unilaterally

[ yoo-nuh-lat-er-uh-lee ]

adverb

1. involving, done by, or decided by only one person, side, party, or faction:

   Instead of bargaining with teachers and public service workers, the governor and the legislature have unilaterally reduced pension and health benefits.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unilaterally¹

unilateral ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

However, in 2016, Trump unilaterally pulled the US out of the deal, which he had been strongly critical of during his first presidential election campaign.

From BBC

Rebel groups had already unilaterally declared a ceasefire to support relief efforts earlier this week, but the military had refused to do the same until Wednesday's announcement.

From BBC

Rebel groups have unilaterally announced a ceasefire to support earthquake relief efforts.

From BBC

Gen. Rob Bonta said, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “cannot unilaterally do away with that critical federal funding.”

From Los Angeles Times

The terms and conditions are what specify the EPA’s ability to unilaterally terminate a grant based on changes to the agency’s plans and priorities.

From Los Angeles Times