01 n. The act of confederating; a league; a compact for mutual support; alliance, particularly of princes, nations, or states.
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The act of confederating; a league; a compact for mutual support; alliance, particularly of princes, nations, or states.“The three princes enter into some strict league and confederation among themselves.” — Bacon.“This was no less than a political confederation of the colonies of New England.” — Palfrey.
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The parties that are confederated, considered as a unit; a confederacy.
Phrases & compounds
Articles of confederation —
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