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con·sor·tium (kən sôrt′ē əm; -sôr′s̸hē əm, -s̸həm)
noun pl. consortia -·tia (-ə)
- a partnership or association; specif.,
- a temporary alliance of two or more business firms in a common venture
- an international banking agreement or association
- Law the companionship and support provided by marriage, including the right of each spouse to receive this from the other
Etymology: L, community of goods: see consort
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