reciprocity
nounUS /ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/
Etymology From French réciprocité.
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The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.
- In a friendship, reciprocity occurs where the contribution of each party meets the expectations of the other party.
- There might be benefit on one side, and obligation on the other; but their reciprocity of affection, their mutual exchange of small kindnesses—those strongest rivets of common attachment—were no more.1834, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], Francesca Carrara. […], volume I, London: Richard Bentley, […], (successor to Henry Colburn), →OCLC, pages 111–112:
2
A reciprocal relationship.
- Near-synonym: reciprocation
3
A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.
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Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences 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.
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The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocity (international relations).
International law
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Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences The responses of individuals to the actions of others.