consortium
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin consortio ("bound destiny; the same destiny") prefix con- "with" + noun sortitus ("casting lots", "decide by lots").
Noun [edit]
Wikipedia consortium (plural consortia or consortiums)
- An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.
- A similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions or organizations.
- An association or society.
- (law) The right of a spouse to all the normal relationships with his or her mate.
Translations [edit]
association or combination of businesses
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association or society
legal right
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Adjective [edit]
consortium