coalition
11coalition — [kō΄ə lish′ən] n. [ML coalitio < LL coalitus, fellowship, orig. pp. of coalescere: see COALESCE] 1. a combination; union 2. a temporary alliance of factions, nations, etc., for some specific purpose, as of political parties in times of… …
12Coalition — 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… …
13Coalition — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Coalition », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) D une manière générale, une coalition… …
14coalition — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ strong ▪ loose ▪ broad, broad based, international, multilateral, multiracial, rainbow …
15coalition — n. (pol.) 1) to form a coalition 2) to break up, dissolve a coalition 3) a coalition breaks up, falls apart 4) a political coalition 5) (AE) a rainbow coalition ( a political coalition consisting of representatives of various ethnic groups ) 6) a …
16coalition — 01. The Liberal and the New Democratic parties are expected to form a [coalition] government since neither was able to win a clear majority. 02. The candidate has received the support of a [coalition] of environmental and human rights… …
17coalition */*/ — UK [ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃ(ə)n] noun [countable] Word forms coalition : singular coalition plural coalitions a) a temporary union of different political parties that agree to form a government together a four party coalition coalition… …
18coalition — co|a|li|tion W3 [ˌkəuəˈlıʃən US ˌkouə ] n [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: Latin coalitus, past participle of coalescere; COALESCE] 1.) a union of two or more political parties that allows them to form a government or fight an election… …
19COALITION — s. f. Réunion de différents partis, ligue de plusieurs puissances. Former une coalition. Une coalition redoutable. Détruire une coalition. Il se dit aussi, dans la Législation pénale, en parlant D un concert de mesures pratiqué par plusieurs… …
20coalition — (government) A coalition is an alliance between groups or parties for some temporary or specific reason. A coalition government is one in which power is shared between two or more parties, based on the distribution among them of ministerial… …
