Difference between revisions of "Coalition"
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*1a : the [[act]] of coalescing : [[union]] | *1a : the [[act]] of coalescing : [[union]] | ||
:b : a [[body]] formed by the coalescing of originally distinct [[elements]] : combination | :b : a [[body]] formed by the coalescing of originally distinct [[elements]] : combination | ||
| − | *2: a temporary alliance of distinct parties, [[persons]], or [[states]] for [[Sharing|joint]] [[action]] | + | *2: a temporary alliance of distinct parties, [[persons]], or [[states]] for [[Sharing|joint]] [[action]] |
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| + | <center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''Alliance''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Alliance '''''this link'''''].</center> | ||
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==Description== | ==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]] [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] | ||
Revision as of 20:52, 22 June 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]
