noun

1. a compact or covenant made by nations, groups, or individuals for promoting common interests, assuring mutual protection, etc.
2. an association or alliance of individuals, groups, or nations formed by such a covenant
3. Sports a group of teams organized to compete against one another
4. ☆ Informal a division according to grade or quality; class

Etymology: ME ligg < OFr ligue < It liga < legare, to bind < L ligare: see ligature

transitive verb, intransitive verb leagued, leaguing leagu′·ing

noun

1. a unit of linear measure varying in different times and countries: in English-speaking countries it is usually about 3 statute miles or 3 nautical miles
2. ☆ an old land measure in parts of the U.S. that were formerly Mexican, equal to about 4,400 acres

Etymology: ME lege < OFr legue < LL leuga, leuca, Gallic mile < Celt *leuca > OE leowe, mile