Category:Reciprocity

Rec`i*proc"i*ty, n. Etym: [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.