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federation

fed·er·a·tion [ fèddə ráysh'n ] (plural fed·er·a·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. political unit: a political unit formed from smaller units on a federal basis

2. alliance: a group of various bodies or parties that have united to achieve a common goal

3. joining in federal union: an act of joining in a federal union or a federal system of government

[Early 18th century. Via French< Latin foederation-< foederat- (see federate)]
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