unilateral steps
[ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl stɛps]
noun phrasepl: unilateral steps
medidas unilaterais
1. Actions or measures taken by one party independently, without agreement or consultation with other parties involved
The government took unilateral steps to reduce inflation without consulting opposition parties.
O governo adotou medidas unilaterais para reduzir a inflação sem consultar os partidos de oposição.
2. Decisions or initiatives implemented by a single entity in international relations, diplomacy, or business
The country announced unilateral steps to withdraw from the trade agreement.
O país anunciou medidas unilaterais para se retirar do acordo comercial.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and international political, diplomatic, and business discourse. In Brazil, it frequently appears in news coverage of government policy decisions and international relations. The phrase emphasizes independent decision-making without consensus or cooperation from other parties, often implying controversy or disagreement.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take unilateral action
implement unilateral measures
announce unilateral steps
pursue a unilateral approach
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