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federation definition
fed·era·tion (fed′ər ā′s̸hən)
noun
- the act of uniting or of forming a union of states, groups, etc. by agreement of each member to subordinate its power to that of the central authority in common affairs
- an organization formed by such an act; league; specif., a federal union of states, nations, etc.
Etymology: Fr fédération < ML federatio < L foederatus: see federate
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