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==Origin==
French, from [[Latin]] ''coalescere''
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1604]
==Definitions==
*1a : the [[act]] of coalescing : [[union]]
: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]]
==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]
[[Category: Political Science]]
==Origin==
French, from [[Latin]] ''coalescere''
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1604]
==Definitions==
*1a : the [[act]] of coalescing : [[union]]
: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]]
==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]
[[Category: Political Science]]
