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bloc definition

bloc (bläk)

noun

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

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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