Unilateral
Unilateral refers to something that is done, exists, or affects only one side. It is a term used in various fields such as medicine, law, politics, and biology.
Medicine[edit | edit source]
In medicine, unilateral refers to something that occurs on, or affects only one side of the body. For example, a unilateral headache affects only one side of the head. Unilateral conditions can be contrasted with bilateral conditions, which affect both sides of the body.
Law[edit | edit source]
In law, unilateral refers to an action or decision made by one party without the agreement or participation of other parties involved. For example, a unilateral contract is a contract in which only one party makes a promise or undertakes a performance.
Politics[edit | edit source]
In politics, unilateral refers to actions taken by one nation without the agreement or cooperation of other nations. For example, a unilateral sanction is a punitive measure imposed by one country on another without the involvement or approval of other countries.
Biology[edit | edit source]
In biology, unilateral refers to structures or processes that occur on or affect only one side of an organism. For example, unilateral flowers are flowers that face in one direction.
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