alliance

(n) the state of being allied or confederated confederation,
(n) a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
- the shifting alliances within a large family
- their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them
bond,
(n) an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty alignment, alinement, coalition,
(n) a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
(n) the act of forming an alliance or confederation confederation,

confederation bond alignment alinement coalition

nonalignment nonalinement