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UKunion
/jˈuːniən/
/ˈjunjən/Union
[NOUN]1
an organization formed by workers, especially in a particular industry, to protect their rights and improve their working conditions
3
the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
5
a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner)
9
healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones
synonyms : conglutination
11
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
Examples
1. The company and the union are scheduled to talk about the new contract.
2. The union is working to rule until the company agrees to their terms.
3. At precisely 6:45 a.m. the rowdiness ceases as Sailor, a union safety expert, takes the floor for his weekly lecture.
4. During the negotiations, the union was able to gain the upper hand when they drew first blood by presenting a compelling argument for their demands.
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