an international syndicate, combine, or trust formed esp. to regulate prices and output in some field of business.

a coalition of political or special-interest groups having a common cause, as to encourage the passage of a certain law.

a written agreement between belligerents, esp. for the exchange of prisoners.

a written challenge to a duel.

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bunch * , chain , combine , conglomerate , consortium , corporation , crew * , crowd * , gang * , holding company , megacorp , mob * , monopoly , multinational * , outfit * , plunderbund , pool , ring * , syndicate , trust , bloc , coalition , combination , faction , party , ring , anschluss , confederacy , confederation , federation , league , organization , union , challenge , contract , defy , group , letter , mob , pact , paper , ship