unilaterally declare

Frequency: 5.94.5 per million words

To declare something by only one person or group, without the agreement of others.

declareADVERB + declare

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unilaterally

Examples (10)

  • The communists had unilaterally declared a ceasefire.
  • The small nation unilaterally declared its independence, sparking international debate.
  • A company cannot simply unilaterally declare a change in contract terms.
  • The president was criticized for unilaterally declaring a state of emergency.
  • If negotiations fail, the group may unilaterally declare its autonomy.
  • He unilaterally declared the meeting over, much to everyone's surprise.
  • The province has threatened to unilaterally declare itself a sovereign state.
  • A state of war was unilaterally declared without the backing of allies.
  • By unilaterally declaring the deal void, they breached the agreement.
  • The chairman does not have the authority to unilaterally declare bankruptcy.