unilaterally
adverb uk/ˌjuː.nɪˈlæt.ər.əl.i/ us/ˌjuː.nəˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl.i/
单边地;单方地
in a way that involves doing or deciding something without first asking or agreeing with another person, group, or country
The law is part of a disturbing trend to act unilaterally without regard to the legitimate interests of others. 这条法律展现了一种令人不安的趋势，即不顾他人的合法利益，单方面采取行动。
Employers cannot unilaterally change your contract terms. 雇主不能单方面改变你的合同条款。
See: unilateral
Compare: bilaterallymultilaterally
- More examples
- He unilaterally cancelled the project without any previous discussion with the board.
- The region is seeking to unilaterally declare independence.
- The rebels continue to attack from their side of the unilaterally determined border.