A group of businesses or nations that collude to limit competition within an industry or market.
A ship used to negotiate with an enemy in time of war, and to exchange prisoners.
An official agreement concerning the exchange of prisoners.
A written letter of defiance or challenge.
A combination of political groups (notably parties) for common action.
Departure from active duty, while not necessarily leaving the service entirely.
An agreement legalizing such an arrangement.
An object that separates two spaces.
The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.
The act or condition of two or more people being separated from one another.
The place at which a division occurs.
An interval, gap or space that separates things or people.
The act or condition of a married couple living in separate homes while remaining legally married.