Definitions for: Reciprocity

[n] mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges
[n] a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence

Webster (1913) Definition: Rec`i*proc"i*ty, n. [Cf. F. r['e]ciprocit['e]. 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.

Synonyms: reciprocality

See Also: complementarity, correlation, correlativity, give-and-take, interchange, interdependence, interdependency, inverse, mutuality, mutualness, reciprocal, reciprocation, relation

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