Any union resembling that of families or states; union by relationship in qualities; affinity.
a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest: "the shifting alliances within a large family"; "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
the state of being allied or confederated
the act of forming an alliance or confederation
a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest; "the shifting alliances within a large family"; "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"
a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
