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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Reciprocity \Rec`i*proc"i*ty\ (r[e^]s`[i^]*pr[o^]s"[i^]*t[y^]),
n. [Cf. F. r['e]ciprocit['e]. See {Reciprocal}.]
1. Mutual action and reaction.
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2. Reciprocal advantages, obligations, or rights;
reciprocation.
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{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.
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Syn: Reciprocation; interchange; mutuality.
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