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The definition of bilateral is having or affecting two sides.

(adjective)

An example of bilateral used as an adjective is in the phrase a "bilateral promise" which means a promise that affects two parties.

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See bilateral in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, having, or involving two sides, halves, factions, etc.
having terms affecting both sides reciprocally: a bilateral pact
arranged symmetrically on opposite sides of an axis

Origin: bi- + lateral

Related Forms:

bilateralism noun
bilaterally adverb

See bilateral in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having or formed of two sides; two-sided.
Affecting or undertaken by two sides equally; binding on both parties: a bilateral agreement; bilateral negotiations.
Relating to the right and left sides of the body or of a body structure.
Having or marked by bilateral symmetry.

Related Forms:

bi·latˈer·al·ism noun

bi·latˈer·al·ly adverb

bi·latˈer·al·ness noun

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