alliance

alliance.

1. A bond or union between persons, families, states, or other parties. Cf. STRATEGIC ALLIANCE.

2. Int’l law. A union or association of two or more states or nations, usu. formed by league or treaty, esp. for jointly waging war or mutually protecting against and repelling hostile attacks. • An example its the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Cf. DéTENTE; ENTENTE.

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