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Definition of Consortium
1. Noun. An association of companies for some definite purpose.
Generic synonyms: Association
Specialized synonyms: Cartel, Combine, Corporate Trust, Trust
Derivative terms: Syndicate, Syndicate
Definition of Consortium
1. Noun. An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture. ¹
2. Noun. A similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions or organizations. ¹
3. Noun. An association or society. ¹
4. Noun. (legal) The right of a spouse to all the normal relationships with his or her mate. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Consortium
1. [n -SORTIA or -SORTIUMS]
Medical Definition of Consortium
1. A two- (or more) membered bacterial culture (or natural assemblage) in which each organism benefits from the other. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Consortium
Literary usage of Consortium
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Strategic Education Research Partnership by Suzanne Donovan, Alexandra K. Wigdor, Catherine E. Snow (2003)
"The consortium began in 1990 under the leadership of Anthony Bryk as an effort
... The mission of the consortium is to undertake research of high technical ..."
2. Employers and Child Care: Benefiting Work and Family (1994)
"Consortium Centers A consortium center is a child care center formed by a group
of employers to serve employees of each of the companies. ..."
3. The Foreign Relations of China: A History and a Survey by Mingchien Joshua Bau (1922)
"The new consortium is not a novel invention; it has its predecessor. To recall
what has been said, the old consortium was formed in 1910, consisting of the ..."
4. Biological Weapons: The Threat Posed by Terrorists (2000)
"Instead, the Consortium was formed as a result of language contained in the
Conference Report (H. Rep. 105-405, p. 93) that accompanied the Justice ..."
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