English dictionary
league
/l/i/g/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
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an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action
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an obsolete unit of distance of variable length (usually 3 miles)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A measure of length or distance, varying in different countries from about 2.4 to 4.6 English statute miles of 5,280 feet each, and used (as a land measure) chiefly on the continent of Europe, and in the Spanish parts of America. The <i>marine league</i> of England and the United States is equal to three marine, or geographical, miles of 6080 feet each.
Source: webster1913
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An alliance or combination of two or more nations, parties, or persons, for the accomplishment of a purpose which requires a continued course of action, as for mutual defense, or for furtherance of commercial, religious, or political interests, etc.
Source: webster1913
verb
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unite to form a league
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To unite in a league or confederacy; to combine for mutual support; to confederate.
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To join in a league; to cause to combine for a joint purpose; to combine; to unite; as, common interests will <i>league</i> heterogeneous elements.
Source: webster1913