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(bläk)

noun

an alliance, often temporary, of political parties in a legislature
☆ a group of legislators who, without regard to party affiliation, act together to advance some common interest of their constituents: the farm bloc
a group of nations joined or acting together in mutual support

Origin: Fr & OFr < MDu block, log, block

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noun

A group of nations, parties, or persons united for common action: the Communist bloc.
An often bipartisan coalition of legislators acting together for a common purpose or interest: the farm bloc in the U.S. Senate.

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Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French, block; see block

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