Definitions
the act of forming an alliance or confederation
Word origin
From Middle English alliaunce, from Old French aliance (French alliance). Equivalent to ally + -ance. Compare with Doric Greek ἁλία (halía, “assembly”). See also al-.
Used in a sentence
“matrimonial alliances”
“an alliance between church and state, or welded by two countries”
“And as for kindred , there is no Alliance neerer vnto any one, than their Countrey , that is to be vnto vs another God, and our prime and deareſt Parent.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Treaty group”8 letters
02“Partnership”8 letters
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