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| fed·er·a·tion [ fèddə ráysh'n ] (plural fed·er·a·tions) |
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1. political unit: a political unit formed from smaller units on a federal basis
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2. alliance: a group of various bodies or parties that have united to achieve a common goal
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3. joining in federal union: an act of joining in a federal union or a federal system of government
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| [Early 18th century. Via French< Latin foederation-< foederat- (see federate)] |
