unilaterally decide

Frequency: 5.04.1 per million words

to make a decision by only one person or group, without the agreement of others involved.

decideADVERB + decide

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unilaterally

Examples (10)

  • The CEO unilaterally decided to cut employee benefits without consulting the board.
  • She unilaterally decided to change the project deadline, ignoring team input.
  • The manager cannot unilaterally decide on budget allocations without approval.
  • He unilaterally decided to cancel the meeting, frustrating his colleagues.
  • The government unilaterally decided to implement new tax policies.
  • Parents shouldn't unilaterally decide on their children's career choices.
  • The committee chair unilaterally decided to postpone the vote.
  • It's unfair to unilaterally decide matters that affect everyone.
  • The principal unilaterally decided to extend the school day by one hour.
  • No single member should unilaterally decide the organization's future direction.