noun (plural -cies) Date: 14th century a league or compact for mutual support or common action ; alliance , a combination of persons for unlawful purposes ; conspiracy , the body formed by persons, states, or nations united by a league
CONFEDERACY
Meaning of CONFEDERACY in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012