Con*fed`er*a"tion (?), 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.
The three princes enter into some strict league
and confederation among themselves.
Bacon.
This was no less than a political
confederation of the colonies of New England.
Palfrey.
2. The parties that are confederated,
considered as a unit; a confederacy.
Articles of confederation. See under
Article.