League

Any union or mixture. Alloy. The amount of copper that, in the minting of coins and in the manufacture of jewelry, is mixed with gold and silver to give them consistency. Alliance . A confederation that states or their rulers form among themselves for mutual defense against their enemies or to increase their offensive power against them. A pact , union, or agreement between persons or groups for the maintenance or defense of common, and generally altruistic or lofty, interests.