join a confederation

Frequency: 4.00.4 per million words

To become a member of an existing confederation.

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Examples (10)

  • Several smaller states decided to join the confederation for mutual defense.
  • The tribe would consider joining the confederation if their sovereignty was respected.
  • In 1867, several provinces joined a confederation to form the country.
  • It remains to be seen whether the breakaway republic will join the confederation.
  • The independent guild voted to join the national confederation of artists.
  • What were the main reasons for the southern provinces to join the confederation?
  • After much debate, the decision was made to join the confederation.
  • Joining the confederation was seen as the only path to economic stability for the small nation.
  • They might join the confederation next year, depending on the outcome of the referendum.
  • The treaty outlined the terms under which new territories could join the confederation.