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In literature, "unilateral" is often employed to emphasize actions or decisions taken independently, without consultation or mutual agreement. For example, in "The Lani People," Kennon remarks on a legal maneuver by calling it “the damnedest, trickiest, most unilateral piece of legalistics I’ve ever seen” [1]. Here, the term criticizes the isolated and self-directed nature of the legal strategy, hinting at an underlying disregard for collaborative or balanced approaches. This usage highlights how authors can use "unilateral" to underscore both the distinctive agency of a single party and the potential pitfalls of bypassing collective input.
  1. “I think it’s the damnedest, trickiest, most unilateral piece of legalistics I’ve ever seen,” Kennon said bluntly.
    — from The Lani People by Jesse F. Bone

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