free association
Example Sentences
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One approach discussed by both Americans and Greenlanders who are open to alignment with the U.S. is a “compact of free association,” like ones between the U.S. and small Pacific Island nations.
“It’s really the pleasure of adding ideas to other ideas, making free associations.”
From Los Angeles Times
The self-governing Cook Islands remain in "free association" with former colonial ruler New Zealand, which is still involved in areas such as defence and foreign affairs.
From Barron's
In his plan, a “Yes” result would lead to a vote on the options, which would include statehood, becoming an independent nation, or another arrangement known as free association.
UN rights chief Volker Turk "renews his call on security forces to desist from unnecessary force and to uphold the rights to free association and peaceful assembly," it said.
From Barron's
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