üksipoolised

Üksipoolised is the Estonian adjective meaning one-sided or unilateral. It describes something that involves or affects only one party, side, or aspect, without reciprocal participation or consideration. The term is formed from üks (one) and pool (side or part), with the adjectival ending -ised to indicate a plural or collective quality.

In political and public policy discourse, üksipoolne action or decision refers to measures taken by a government, organization, or individual without the consent, involvement, or support of others who are affected. Such actions are often discussed in relation to questions of legitimacy, accountability, and balance of influence.

In law and contract language, the concept is used to describe arrangements or promises that create obligations primarily for one party, distinguishing them from bilateral or mutual arrangements where duties are shared. The notion of unilateral commitments is central to contrasts between one-sided and reciprocal legal relationships.

In everyday language, üksipoolised can describe opinions, analyses, or sources that present a biased or partial view, highlighting only part of the truth. The term is common in critique and journalism when a non-representative perspective is emphasized, or when asymmetry in influence or information is noted.

See also: unilateral, one-sidedness, bias, consensus.