Cō'a-lĭ'tion, n.

(kō'a-lĭsh'un), n. [Fr. coalition, L. Lat. coalitio. See COALESCE.]

1. Union into a body or mass, as of separate bodies or parts; as, a coalition of atoms or particles. Bentley.
2. A combination, for temporary purposes, of persons, parties, or states having different interests;—often used by way of reproach. “The coalition between the religious and worldly enemies of popery.” Macaulay.

Syn.—Alliance; confederation; confederacy; league; combination; conjunction; conspiracy.