n.; pl.Confederacies [ From Confederate, a. ] 1. A league or compact between two or more persons, bodies of men, or states, for mutual support or common action; alliance. [ 1913 Webster ]
The friendships of the world are oft Confederacies in vice or leagues of pleasure. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
He hath heard of our confederacy. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Virginia promoted a confederacy. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The persons, bodies, states, or nations united by a league; a confederation. [ 1913 Webster ]
The Grecian common wealth, . . . the most heroic confederacy that ever existed. Harris. [ 1913 Webster ]
Virgil has a whole confederacy against him. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Law) A combination of two or more persons to commit an unlawful act, or to do a lawful act by unlawful means. See Conspiracy.
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