confederation definition

confederation

Alliance, association, or league in which independent entities retain their distinction and sovereignty but delegate some powers and rights to a central body (such as a central or federal government) which remains subordinate to the entities. Also called confederacy. See also federation.

confederation is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.

confederation appears in the definition of the following term: confederacy

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