Confederates
/kənˈfedəˌreɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Parties united in a league or alliance, especially for common legal or political purpose.
The confederates signed a pact to protect their mutual interests.
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Commentary
The term often denotes entities combining authority or sovereignty while retaining independence; distinguish from centralized federations.
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