reciprocity

  1. Noun.  the characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.
  2. Noun.  a reciprocal relationship.
  3. Noun.  a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.
  4. Noun.  the mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations.
  5. Noun.  (psychology) the responses of individuals to the actions of others.

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