a. [ L. confoederatus, p. p. of confoederare to join by a league; con- + foederare to establish by treaty or league, fr. foedus league, compact. See Federal. ] 1. United in a league; allied by treaty; engaged in a confederacy; banded together; allied. [ 1913 Webster ]
All the swords In Italy, and her confederate arms, Could not have made this peace. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Amer. Hist.) Of or pertaining to the government of the eleven Southern States of the United States which (1860-1865) attempted to establish an independent nation styled the Confederate States of America; as, the Confederate congress; Confederate money. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. One who is united with others in a league; a person or a nation engaged in a confederacy; an ally; also, an accomplice in a bad sense. [ 1913 Webster ]
He found some of his confederates in gaol. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Amer. Hist.) A name designating an adherent to the cause of the States which attempted to withdraw from the Union (1860-1865). [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. confoederatio: cf. F. confédération. ] 1. The act of confederating; a league; a compact for mutual support; alliance, particularly of princes, nations, or states. [ 1913 Webster ]
The three princes enter into some strict league and confederation among themselves. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
This was no less than a political confederation of the colonies of New England. Palfrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The parties that are confederated, considered as a unit; a confederacy. [ 1913 Webster ]
Articles of confederation. See under Article. [ 1913 Webster ]
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