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al·li·ance (ə-lī'əns)
n.
    1. A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes: an alliance of labor unions opposing the bill.
    2. A formal agreement establishing such an association, especially an international treaty of friendship.
  1. A connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest; a bond or tie: the shifting alliances within a large family.
  2. Close similarity in nature or type; affinity: the ancient alliance between mathematics and music.
  3. The act of becoming allied or the condition of being allied: the church, acting in alliance with community groups.

[Middle English, from Old French aliance, from alier, to ally. See ally.]




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