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A '''coalition''' is a pact or [[treaty]] among [[individuals]] or [[groups]], during which they [[cooperate]] in joint [[action]], each in their own self-interest, joining [[forces]] together for a common cause. This alliance may be temporary or a matter of convenience. A coalition thus differs from a more [[formal]] covenant. Possibly described as a joining of 'factions', usually those with overlapping interests rather than [[opposing]].A coalition might also refer to a group of [[citizens]] uniting behind a common [[goal]]. Many of these are grassroots [[organizations]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition] | A '''coalition''' is a pact or [[treaty]] among [[individuals]] or [[groups]], during which they [[cooperate]] in joint [[action]], each in their own self-interest, joining [[forces]] together for a common cause. This alliance may be temporary or a matter of convenience. A coalition thus differs from a more [[formal]] covenant. Possibly described as a joining of 'factions', usually those with overlapping interests rather than [[opposing]].A coalition might also refer to a group of [[citizens]] uniting behind a common [[goal]]. Many of these are grassroots [[organizations]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition] | ||
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[[Category: Political Science]] | [[Category: Political Science]] | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 18 March 2012
Origin
French, from Latin coalescere
Definitions
Description
A coalition is a pact or treaty among individuals or groups, during which they cooperate in joint action, each in their own self-interest, joining forces together for a common cause. This alliance may be temporary or a matter of convenience. A coalition thus differs from a more formal covenant. Possibly described as a joining of 'factions', usually those with overlapping interests rather than opposing.A coalition might also refer to a group of citizens uniting behind a common goal. Many of these are grassroots organizations [1]
