reciprocity /jesi'prosati; jESa'prasati/ n [U] principle or practice of give and take, of making mutual concessions; the granting of privileges in return for similar privileges: 予與取，相互讓步之原則或?qū)嵤? 互惠： ~ in trade (between two countries). (夷國間之) 貿(mào)易互惠。