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==Origin==

==Origin==

French, from [[Latin]] ''coalescere''

French, from [[Latin]] ''coalescere''

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1604]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1604]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1a : the [[act]] of coalescing : [[union]]  

*1a : the [[act]] of coalescing : [[union]]  

==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]]  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition]

==See also==

==See also==

*'''''[[Partnership]]'''''

*'''''[[Partnership]]'''''

[[Category: Political Science]]

[[Category: Political Science]]