Multilateral

Among a large number of countries, usually including all countries that are members of a large international organization, such as the WTO. Contrasts with bilateral and ...

multilateral

Oil & gas; Drilling

Pertaining to a well that has more than one branch radiating from the main borehole. The term is also used to refer to the multilateral well itself.

multilateration

Earth science; Mapping science

Measurement, simultaneously, of distances to or from fixed transmitters or receivers on the ground to receivers or transmitters, respectively, on a vehicle.

multilateralism

Politics; Political Science

Pertaining to several sides. It can refer to international trade between more than two countries without discrimination between them, or to international diplomatic accords or ...

United Nations Center for International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

Economy; International trade

An international body that drafts model laws such as the one on government procurement.

Uruguay Round

Economy; International trade

Multilateral trade negotiations launched at Punta del Este, Uruguay in September 1986 and concluded in Geneva in December 1993. Signed by Ministers in Marrakesh, Morocco, in April ...

variable levy

Economy; International trade

Customs duty rate which varies in response to domestic price criterion.

voluntary restraint arrangement (VRA)

Economy; International trade

Bilateral arrangements whereby an exporting country (government or industry) agrees to reduce or restrict exports without the importing country having to make use of quotas, ...

waiver

Economy; International trade

Permission granted by WTO members allowing a WTO member not to comply with normal commitments. Waivers have time limits and extensions have to be justified.

Washington Treaty

Economy; International trade

Treaty for the protection of intellectual property in respect of lay-out designs of integrated circuits.

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Industry/Domain: Snack foods Category: Sandwiches

Sandwiches

A sandwich is made up of one or more slices of bread with nutritious filling between them. Any kind of bread,cream or loaf bread, rolls and buns will ...