reciprocity Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
    reciprocality.
  2. noun mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges

WordNet

Rec`i*proc"i*ty noun
Etymology
Cf. F. réciprocité. See Reciprocal.
Definitions
  1. Mutual action and reaction.
  2. Reciprocal advantages, obligations, or rights; reciprocation. Syn. -- Reciprocation; interchange; mutuality.

Webster 1913