voluntary association
Americannoun
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Against a backdrop of war in the Middle East and Ukraine, the King will commend the unifying force of the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 56 countries.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent countries, most of which have historical ties to the United Kingdom and its former empire.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 11, 2023
It is a voluntary association of 54 countries that evolved gradually from the British Empire and has existed in its modern form since 1949.
From Reuters ● Jun. 23, 2022
Whatever the former colonies decide about their continuing relationship with the crown, William said he wanted to continue serving them through the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 54 countries with historical links to Britain.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2022
This rule has sometimes been applied to a voluntary association, making it responsible as a corporation.
From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney
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