Uk English Meaning of league

league

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Definitions and Meaning of league in English

Wordnet

league (n)

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action

an obsolete unit of distance of variable length (usually 3 miles)

Wordnet

league (v)

unite to form a league

Webster

league (n.)

A measure of length or distance, varying in different countries from about 2.4 to 4.6 English statute miles of 5.280 feet each, and used (as a land measure) chiefly on the continent of Europe, and in the Spanish parts of America. The marine league of England and the United States is equal to three marine, or geographical, miles of 6080 feet each.

A stone erected near a public road to mark the distance of a league.

An alliance or combination of two or more nations, parties, or persons, for the accomplishment of a purpose which requires a continued course of action, as for mutual defense, or for furtherance of commercial, religious, or political interests, etc.

Webster

league (v. i.)

To unite in a league or confederacy; to combine for mutual support; to confederate.

Webster

league (v. t.)

To join in a league; to cause to combine for a joint purpose; to combine; to unite; as, common interests will league heterogeneous elements.

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