Reciprocity


[res-uh-pros-i-tee] /ˌrɛs əˈprɒs ɪ ti/

noun
1.
a state or relation.
2.
; mutual exchange.
3.
the relation or policy in commercial dealings between countries by which corresponding advantages or privileges are granted by each country to the citizens of the other.
/ˌrɛsɪˈprɒsɪtɪ/
noun (pl) -ities
1.
reciprocal action or relation
2.
a mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges
n.

1766, from French réciprocité (18c.), from reciproque, from Latin reciprocus, past participle of reciprocare (see reciprocal).

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