Definitions for "Unilateral"
Effecting only one side.
occurring in 1 of paired organs/body structures. For example, a unilateral kidney defect affects a single kidney.
Involves only one side.
tracing descent from either the paternal or the maternal line only
Actions undertaken by a sole country or organization, without any external involvements.
A party to a contract who attempts to change a term of that contract without reserving the right or getting the agreement of the other party is acting unilaterally. If no right to change has been reserved, any attempt to change the contract without the other party's agreement would be a breach of contract.
A characteristic of an insurance contract in that only one party the insurance company, makes an enforceable promise.