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unilateral progress

[/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl ˈprɑːɡres/]
noun
progresso unilateral
1. Advancement or development achieved by one party, group, or nation independently, without mutual agreement or participation from other parties
The company made unilateral progress on the project without consulting its partners.
A empresa fez progresso unilateral no projeto sem consultar seus parceiros.
2. Progress made in one direction or one aspect only, not involving all parties or dimensions involved
Unilateral progress in trade negotiations often leads to disputes.
O progresso unilateral nas negociações comerciais frequentemente leva a disputas.
Synonyms
one-sided advancementindependent progresssolo advancementunilateral development
Antonyms
bilateral progressmultilateral progressmutual progresscooperative advancement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progresso unilateral
Standard usage in business and diplomacy contexts
Portugal
progresso unilateral
Commonly used in formal and institutional discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

going it alone
moving the goalposts
unilateral action
acting in isolation
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