1. An authoritative order or instruction issued by one party without consultation or agreement from other parties involved
The CEO issued a unilateral command to restructure the entire department.
O CEO emitiu um comando unilateral para reestruturar todo o departamento.
2. In military contexts, a directive given by a superior officer to subordinates without requiring input from allied forces or other stakeholders
The general's unilateral command to retreat surprised the allied forces.
O comando unilateral do general para se retirar surpreendeu as forças aliadas.