solidary

People stand in a solidary circle, holding hands.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by unity or mutual dependence: "solidary" describes a state or relationship where parties are united in purpose, interest, or responsibility, often implying a shared sense of obligation or collective action.
   • Legally or socially bound together: In legal contexts, "solidary" refers to joint liability or responsibility, where each party is individually and collectively answerable for an obligation.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The workers formed a solidary front to negotiate better wages. (They acted together with unity and mutual support.)
  • In a solidary debt, each debtor is responsible for the entire amount. (Legal context: joint and several liability.)

Advanced Usage

• "solidary obligation": a legal term meaning an obligation that can be enforced against any one of the parties involved, with the right of recourse against the others.
  • The contract contained a solidary obligation for all partners to repay the loan. (Each partner is individually liable for the whole debt.)

Variants and Related Words

• Solidarity (n): unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.
  • The community showed solidarity after the disaster. (They acted together in support.)
• Solidaristic (adj): relating to or advocating solidarity.
  • The group adopted a solidaristic approach to decision-making. (Emphasizing collective agreement.)

Synonyms

• United: joined together for a common purpose.
• Collective: involving all members of a group.
• Joint: shared or held by two or more parties.

Related Idioms

• Stand shoulder to shoulder: to support each other in a common cause.
  • The team stood shoulder to shoulder during the crisis. (They acted in a solidary manner.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Stand together: to remain united in support.
  • We must stand together to face this challenge. (Act in a solidary way.)