Rĕç'i-prŏç'i-ty, n.

(rēs/ĭ-prŏs/ĭ-tȳ), n. [Fr. réciprocité, Sp. reciprocidad. See RECIPROCAL.]

1. Mutual action and reaction.
2. Reciprocal advantages, obligations, or rights.

Reciprocity treaty, or treaty of reciprocity (International Law), a treaty concluded between two countries, conferring equal privileges as regards customs or charges on imports, and in other respects. Syn. — Reciprocation; interchange; exchange; mutuality.