Con*fed`er*a"tion (?), n. [L. confoederatio:
cf. F. confédération.]
1. The act of
confederating; a league; a compact for
mutual support; alliance, particularly
of princes, nations, or
states.
The three princes enter into some strict league and confederation
among themselves.
Bacon.
This was no less than a political confederation of the colonies of New England.
Palfrey.
2.
The parties that are confederated, considered as a unit; a confederacy.
Articles of confederation.
See under Article.
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