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confederation 1. a loose alliance of political units. The union of the Swiss cantons is the oldest surviving confederation 2. (esp in Canada) another name for a federation How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| North and South Korea can then work toward a confederal solution that would avoid an expensive and provocative "buy-out" of the North by the South, and that would likewise allay Chinese fears of possible U. 33) Subsequently, North Korean President Kim Il-sung suggested the formation of a Confederal Republic of Koryo, which would preserve the separate political systems and di plomatic standings of the two states, but would set up a Supreme National Committee to handle certain matters in common. He concludes by recommending the establishment of federal or confederal representative governments as a means of maintaining some degree of democracy. |
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