Consociation
Pronunciation : Con*so`ci*a"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. consociatio.]
Definition : 1. Intimate union; fellowship; alliance; companionship; confederation; association; intimacy. A friendly consociation with your kindred elements. Warburton.
2. A voluntary and permanent council or union of neighboring Congregational churches, for mutual advice and co
Note: In Connecticut some of the Congregational churhes are associated in consociations and the others in conferences.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913