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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.]  
<center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''Unity''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Unity this link].</center>
 
 
==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.
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*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.
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<center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''Unity''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Unity '''''this link'''''].</center>
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
*'''''[[Unit]]'''''
 
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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.]

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.
  • 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.
  • 4. The joining of one person to another in 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.
For lessons on the related topic of Unity, follow this link.

See Also