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unilateralism
[ yoo-nuh-lat-er-uh-liz-uhm ]
unilateralism
- Action initiated or taken by a single nation rather than by two nations ( see bilateralism ) (see also bilateralism ) or several ( see multilateralism ). For example, a nation might choose to disarm unilaterally in the hope that others will follow. ( See recognition .)
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Other Words From
- uni·later·al·ist noun adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of unilateralism1
First recorded in 1925–30; unilateral + -ism
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Example Sentences
No huge tax cuts for the rich; no repeal of Obamacare; no opposition to same-sex marriage; no wanton unilateralism; and so on.
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The criticisms of choice were Abbas's unilateralism and defiance of Israel and his U.S. benefactors.
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Unilateralism is not a substitute, but could help that process along by disentangling Israel from the West Bank.
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Not all unilateralism is new or constructive; the devil is and will always be in the details.
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Hoping for a change in Netanyahu or even for Israeli unilateralism—whatever one might think of its merits—is misguided.
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