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Webster 1913 Edition


Reciprocity

Recˊi-proc′i-ty

(rĕsˊĭ-prŏs′ĭ-ty̆)
,
Noun.
[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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Reciprocity

RECIPROC'ITY

,
Noun.
Reciprocal obligation or right; equal mutual rights or benefits to be yielded or enjoyed. The commissioners offered to negotiate a treaty on principles of reciprocity.