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unilateralism
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u·ni·lat·er·al·ism  (yn-ltr--lzm)
n.
A tendency of nations to conduct their foreign affairs individualistically, characterized by minimal consultation and involvement with other nations, even their allies.

uni·later·a·list adj. & n.

unilateralism
the state of being one-sided. — unilaterality, n.unilateralist, adj.
See also: Government
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Noun1.unilateralism - the doctrine that nations should conduct their foreign affairs individualistically without the advice or involvement of other nations
doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
one-way street - unilateral interaction; "cooperation cannot be a one-way street"
Translations
unilateralism [ˈjuːnɪˈlætərəlɪzəm] Nunilateralismo m
unilateralism


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