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| con·sor·ti·um [ kən sáwrtee əm, kən sáwrshəm, kən sáwrshee əm ] (plural con·sor·ti·a [ kən sáwrtee ə, kən sáwrshə, kən sáwrshee ə ]) |
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1. combination of organizations for common purpose: an association or grouping of institutions, businesses, or financial organizations, usually set up for a common purpose that would be beyond the capabilities of a single member of the group
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2. law right to marital company and affection: the right of a husband or wife to the company, affection, and help of, and sexual relations with, his or her spouse
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| [Early 19th century. < Latin, "fellowship" < consort- (see consort)] |
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  con·sor·ti·al adjective |
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