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Bilateralism is the conduct of political, economic, or cultural relations between two sovereign states.It is in contrast to unilateralism or multilateralism, which is activity by a single state or jointly by multiple states, respectively.
Bilateral (from Latin bis ' twice '): on both sides of the body. [9] For example, bilateral orchiectomy means removal of testes on both sides of the body. Unilateral (from Latin unus ' one '): on one side of the body. [9] For example, a stroke can result in unilateral weakness, meaning weakness on one side of the body.
Unilateralism, if unprovoked, has the potential to disrupt the peaceful upholding of sovereignty and territorial integrity that global security depends upon. Unilateral coercive measures against smaller states put a strain on goals of sustainable development.
Unilateral training involves the performance of physical exercises using one limb instead of two. Such exercises should be considered as being distinct from bilateral, two limbed, exercises. For example, unilateral squats use one leg, and bilateral squats use two legs. A unilateral bench press uses one arm and a bilateral bench press two arms.
Victor Cha argued that: power asymmetries predict the type of structures, bilateral or multilateral, that offer the most control. If small powers try to control a larger one, then multilateralism is effective. But if great powers seek control over smaller ones, bilateral alliances are more effective. [24]
A bilateral treaty (also called a bipartite treaty) is a treaty strictly between two subjects of public international law, generally either sovereign states or international organisations established by treaty. It is an agreement made by negotiations between two parties, established in writing and signed by representatives of the parties.
Bilateral may refer to any concept including two sides, in particular: Bilateria, bilateral animals; Bilateralism, the political and cultural relations between two states; Bilateral, occurring on both sides of an organism (Anatomical terms of location § Medial and lateral) Bilateral symmetry, symmetry between two sides of an organism
In civil law systems, a synallagmatic contract is a contract in which each party to the contract is bound to provide something to the other party. [1] Its name is derived from the Ancient Greek συνάλλαγμα (synallagma), meaning mutual agreement. [2]