reciprocity

[ res-uh-pros-i-tee ]

noun

1. a reciprocal state or relation.
2. reciprocation; mutual exchange.
3. the relation or policy in commercial dealings between countries by which corresponding advantages or privileges are granted by each country to the citizens of the other.

reciprocity

/ ˌrɛsɪˈprɒsɪtɪ /

noun

1. reciprocal action or relation
2. a mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges

Other Words From

• nonrec·i·proci·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reciprocity¹

First recorded in 1760–70; from Latin reciproc(us) ( reciprocal ) + -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of reciprocity¹

C18: via French from Latin reciprocus reciprocal

Example Sentences

In many ways, it’s about reciprocity.

From Los Angeles Times

"In the meantime, we can confirm that no away allocation will apply for the January Old Firm fixture at Ibrox. This is consistent with the reciprocity embedded in the agreement reached between the clubs and the SPFL."

From BBC

Prospective travellers like Ms Nehoya hope this kind reciprocity will be the future for everyone.

From BBC

The 2016 platform also said the party would push legislation to allow firearm reciprocity and constitutional carry and oppose limits on the “most popular and common modern rifle” as well as restrictions on magazine capacity.

From Salon

They instead return U.S. economic policy to an intellectual tradition dating back to Alexander Hamilton—one that seeks to uphold the ideals of international reciprocity advanced by Adam Smith while adapting to the political complexities inherent to global exchange.

From Slate