consortium

  1. Noun.  An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.
  2. Noun.  A similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions or organizations.
  3. Noun.  An association or society.
  4. Noun.  (legal) The right of a spouse to all the normal relationships with his or her mate.

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