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| al·li·ance [ ə l ənss ] (plural al·li·anc·es) |
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1. association of groups with common aim: an association of groups, people, or nations who agree to cooperate to achieve a common goal
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2. forming of alliance: the establishment of or participation in an alliance
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3. members of alliance: the nations, people, or groups that make up an alliance
  the enemy alliance
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4. close relationship: a close relationship, based on similar objectives or characteristics
the first university to emphasize research in alliance with teaching
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5. marriage: a marriage uniting family interests
an alliance between the king's daughter and the emperor
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| [13th century. < Old French aliance< alier "to ally" (see ally)] |
