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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Consociation

· Con·so·ci·a·tion · IPA /ˌkɑnˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
01 n. Intimate union; fellowship; alliance; companionship; confederation; association; intimacy.
  1. 1.
    Intimate union; fellowship; alliance; companionship; confederation; association; intimacy.
    “A friendly consociation with your kindred elements.” — Warburton.
  2. 2.
    A voluntary and permanent council or union of neighboring Congregational churches, for mutual advice and cooperation in ecclesiastical matters; a meeting of pastors and delegates from churches thus united.