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==Origins==

==Origins==

F. union (12-13th c., = Sp. union, Pg. união, It. unione), ad. L. union-em, unio the number one, unity, uniting, etc., f. unus one.]  

F. union (12-13th c., = Sp. union, Pg. união, It. unione), ad. L. union-em, unio the number one, [[unity]], uniting, etc., f. unus one.]  

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1. The action of joining or uniting one thing to another or others, or two or more things together, so as to form one whole or complete body; the state or condition of being so joined or united; combination, conjunction:    a. In non-physical sense or of abstract things.

*1. The [[action]] of joining or uniting one [[thing]] to another or others, or two or more things together, so as to form one whole or complete [[body]]; the [[state]] or condition of [[being]] so joined or united; combination, conjunction:    a. In non-[[physical]] sense or of abstract things.

*2. a. The uniting together of the different sections, parties, or individuals of a nation, people, or other body so as to produce general agreement or concord; the condition resulting from this; absence of dissension, discord, or difference in opinion or doctrine; unity.

*2. a. The uniting together of the different sections, parties, or individuals of a nation, people, or other body so as to produce general agreement or concord; the condition resulting from this; [[absence]] of dissension, discord, or [[difference]] in opinion or doctrine; unity.

*3. The action of uniting, or the state or fact of being united, into one political body; esp. formation or incorporation into a single state, kingdom, or political entity, usually with one central legislature.    a. In general use.

*3. The action of uniting, or the state or [[fact]] of being united, into one [[political]] body; esp. formation or incorporation into a single state, kingdom, or [[political]] entity, usually with one central legislature.    a. In general use.

*4. The joining of one person to another in matrimony; an instance or occasion of this, a marriage.

*4. The joining of one [[person]] to another in [[Marriage|matrimony]]; an instance or occasion of this, a marriage.

*5.    a. The quality of being one in number; oneness; the fact or condition of consisting of, involving, or being restricted to, one person or thing only.

*5.    a. The [[quality]] of being one in number; oneness; the fact or condition of consisting of, involving, or being restricted to, one person or thing only.

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]