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coalition definition

coa·li·tion (kō′ə lis̸h′ən)

noun

  1. a combination; union
  2. a temporary alliance of factions, nations, etc., for some specific purpose, as of political parties in times of national emergency

Etymology: ML coalitio < LL coalitus, fellowship, orig. pp. of coalescere: see coalesce

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