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Definition of Unions

Union
7. (Mach.) A joint or other connection uniting parts of machinery, or the like, as the elastic pipe of a tender connecting it with the feed pipe of a locomotive engine; especially, a pipe fitting for connecting pipes, or pipes and fittings, in such a way as to facilitate disconnection. 8. (Brewing) A cask suspended on trunnions, in which fermentation is carried on. Hypostatic union (Theol.) See under Hypostatic. Latin union. See under Latin. Legislative Union (Eng. Hist.), the union of Great Britain and Ireland, which took place Jan. 1, 1801. Union, or Act of Union (Eng. Hist.), the act by which Scotland was united to England, or by which the two kingdoms were incorporated into one, in 1707. Union by the first, or second, intention. (Surg.) See To heal by the first, or second, intention, under Intention. Union down (Naut.), a signal of distress at sea made by reversing the flag, or turning its union downward. Union jack. (Naut.) See Jack, n., 10. Union joint. (Mech.) (a) A joint formed by means of a union. (b) A piece of pipe made in the form of the letter T. Syn: Unity; junction; connection; concord; alliance; coalition; combination; confederacy. Usage: Union, Unity. Union is the act of bringing two or more things together so as to make but one, or the state of being united into one. Unity is a state of simple oneness, either of essence, as the unity of God, or of action, feeling, etc., as unity of design, of affection, etc. Thus, we may speak of effecting a union of interests which shall result in a unity of labor and interest in securing a given object. One kingdom, joy, and union without end. --Milton. [Man] is to . . . beget Like of his like, his image multiplied. In unity defective; which requires Collateral love, and dearest amity. --Milton.

Meaning of Unions from wikipedia

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- Originating in the United Kingdom, trade unions became po****r in many countries during the Industrial Revolution. Trade unions may be composed of individual workers...
- political parties, labour unions or other organizations on the left, which they labelled social fascists. In the usage of the Soviet Union, and of the Comintern...
- provisions. Larger labor unions also typically engage in lobbying activities and electioneering at the state and federal level. Most unions in the United States...
- a Democratic Union Labor unions in the United States List of trade unions in Canada List of trade unions in France List of trade unions in Germany List...
- and unions. The net result of this system is debated, as it has both advantages and disadvantages. According to data submitted by various trade unions to...
- Global Union List of federations of trade unions in Europe Confederation of Trade Unions (Albania) United Independent Albanian Trade Unions General Union of...
- The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The Union has a total...
- comparisons of labor unions Labor unions in the United States Right-to-work law Bureau of Labor Statistics (January 23, 2024). "Union members in 2021". Washington...
- same-**** couples. Civil unions grant some or all of the rights of marriage (with child adoption being a common exception). Civil unions have been established...