An agreement between two or more nations to come to the defense of any partner that is attacked.

A group of airlines that allow frequent flyer program members to earn miles or points and enjoy special benefits when flying with any participating airline. The miles or points can, in turn, be used for an award ticket on any of the alliance airlines.

a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim

a form of presence in the overseas market that represents more than a simple buy/sell agreement

a joint venture with multiple vendors partnering to provide the content

an agreement between firms to combine technical capabilities for on-going exploration and research, while a joint venture is an agreement specific to an identified property

an agreement between two or more partner companies to make certain decisions jointly

a recognition that the initial agreement is in some sense incomplete

a strategic restructuring that includes a commitment to continue, for the foreseeable future, shared or transferred decision-making power, and some type of formal agreement

An agreement among businesses, organizations or groups to work cooperatively toward a common purpose.

An agreement to act jointly. See Partnering. [D02370] RMW

The result of formal agreements between two or more nations for broad, long term objectives. Alliances are technically combined organizations

An agreement between airlines to cooperate in the provision or operation of some of their services on a route, or on a regional or global basis.