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alliance definition

al·li·ance (ə lī′əns)

noun

  1. an allying or being allied; specif., a union or joining, as of families by marriage
  2. a close association for a common objective, as of nations, political parties, etc.
  3. the agreement made for such an association
  4. the countries, groups, etc. forming such a connection
  5. similarity or relationship in characteristics, structure, etc.; affinity

Etymology: ME aliaunce < OFr aleiance < alier: see ally

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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