Reciprocity \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)