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