alliance has definitions from the fields of law,writing
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[ noun ] (law,writing) a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim

Related terms

treaty

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[ noun ] an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
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[ noun ] a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

Synonyms

bond

Examples

: "the shifting alliances within a large family" "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"

Related terms

connection silver_cord bind

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[ noun ] the state of being allied or confederated

Synonyms

confederation

Related terms

coalition confederate

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[ noun ] the act of forming an alliance or confederation

Synonyms

confederation

Related terms

group_action ally

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