Definition of "bilateralism" []

• Having a matching arrangement on each of two sides. (noun)
• The policy of having bilateral agreements between two countries (as opposed to unilateralism and multilateralism). (noun)

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• "There is ample evidence to support this hypothesis, including recent genomic discoveries concerning the evolution of fundamental structures including bilateralism which is now know to precede the Precambrian."
• "It is that bilateralism which is beginning to polarise South Africa."
• "China's mind-boggling rise to a world diplomatic and economic superpower has created a 21st century that will be defined by bilateralism between the United States and China."