the state of being allied or confederated

[ Syn: confederation ]

a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest; the shifting alliances within a large family; their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them

[ Syn: bond ]

an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty

[ Syn: coalition , alignment , alinement ]

a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim

the act of forming an alliance or confederation

[ Syn: confederation ]