Definition of league

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of league is as below...

League (n.) A measure of length or distance, varying in different countries from about 2.4 to 4.6 English statute miles of 5.280 feet each, and used (as a land measure) chiefly on the continent of Europe, and in the Spanish parts of America. The marine league of England and the United States is equal to three marine, or geographical, miles of 6080 feet each..

Lern More About League

Beleaguering :: Beleaguering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Beleague.
Inleagued :: Inleagued (imp. & p. p.) of Inleagu.
Associate :: Associate (n.) A partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate in a league..
Beleaguer :: Beleaguer (v. t.) To surround with an army so as to preclude escape; to besiege; to blockade.
Leaguer :: Leaguer (v. t.) To besiege; to beleaguer.
A :: A () In each; to or for each; as, twenty leagues a day, a hundred pounds a year, a dollar a yard, etc..
Uncovenanted :: Uncovenanted (a.) Not having joined in a league, or assented to a covenant or agreement, as to the Solemn League and Covenant of the Scottish people in the times of the Stuarts..
Pact :: Pact (v.) An agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant.
Leaguer :: Leaguer (n.) A siege or beleaguering.
Conjuration :: Conjuration (n.) A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy.
Covenant :: Covenant (n.) An agreement made by the Scottish Parliament in 1638, and by the English Parliament in 1643, to preserve the reformed religion in Scotland, and to extirpate popery and prelacy; -- usually called the Solemn League and Covenant..
Federation :: Federation (n.) The act of uniting in a league; confederation.
Treaty :: Treaty (n.) An agreement so made; specifically, an agreement, league, or contract between two or more nations or sovereigns, formally signed by commissioners properly authorized, and solemnly ratified by the several sovereigns, or the supreme power of each state; an agreement between two or more independent states; as, a treaty of peace; a treaty of alliance..
Federal :: Federal (a.) Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations; constituted by a compact between parties, usually governments or their representatives..
Inleague :: Inleague (v. t.) To ally, or form an alliance witgh; to unite; to combine..
Pack :: Pack (n.) A number of persons associated or leagued in a bad design or practice; a gang; as, a pack of thieves or knaves..
Confederation :: Confederation (n.) The act of confederating; a league; a compact for mutual support; alliance, particularly of princes, nations, or states..
Compact :: Compact (p. p. & a) Joined or held together; leagued; confederated.
Beleaguerer :: Beleaguerer (n.) One who beleaguers.
Confederacy :: Confederacy (n.) The persons, bodies, states, or nations united by a league; a confederation..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us