league

Definition

A group or association of cooperating members.

Etymology

From Middle English liege, ligg, lige (“a pact between governments, an agreement, alliance”), from Middle French ligue, from Italian lega, from the verb legare, from Latin ligō (“I tie”).

Example Sentences

• "the League of Nations"
• "And let there be / 'Twixt us and them no league, nor amity."
• "My favorite sports organizations are the National Football League and the American League in baseball."

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