#1 alliance n. [confederation] the state of being allied or confederated. wn
#2 alliance n. [bond] 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". wn
#3 alliance n. [coalition, alignment, alinement] an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty. wn
#4 alliance n. a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim. wn
#5 alliance n. [confederation] the act of forming an alliance or confederation. wn
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