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alienation clause
alienee
alienist
alienor
aliform
alight (1)
alight (2)
align
alignment
alike
aliment
alimentary
alimentary canal
alimentation
alimony
aline
alinement
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alignment

a·lign·ment [ ə lnmənt ] (plural a·lign·ments) or a·line·ment [ ə lnmənt ] (plural a·line·ments)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. linear or orderly arrangement: the arrangement of something in a straight line or in an orderly position in relation to something else

2. positioning of something for proper performance: the correct position or positioning of different components with respect to each other or something else, so that they perform properly
The wheels are out of alignment.

3. support or alliance: support for, or a political alliance with, a person, group, argument, or point of view
shifting alignments within the legislature

4. ground plan: a ground plan, especially one showing the course of a road or railroad track

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