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RECIPROCITY
reciprocity
(noun) mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges
reciprocality, reciprocity
(noun) a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
reciprocity (countable and uncountable, plural reciprocities)
The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.
A reciprocal relationship.
A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.
(grammar) A reciprocal construction involves two noun phrases where each of the participants occupies both the role of agent and patient with respect to the other. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocal pronoun.
(international law) The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations).
(psychology) The responses of individuals to the actions of others.
Source: Wiktionary
Rec`i*proc"i*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. réciprocité. See Reciprocal.]
1. Mutual action and reaction.
2. Reciprocal advantages, obligations, or rights; reciprocation. Reciprocity treaty, or Treaty of reciprocity, a treaty concluded between two countries, conferring equal privileges as regards customs or charges on imports, or in other respects.
Syn.
– Reciprocation; interchange; mutuality.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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