Definitions for the word "league" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. 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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
A stone erected near a public road to mark the distance of a league.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
An alliance or combination of two or more nations, parties, or persons, for the accomplishment of a purpose which requires a continued course of action, as for mutual defense, or for furtherance of commercial, religious, or political interests, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. i.
To unite in a league or confederacy; to combine for mutual support; to confederate.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To join in a league; to cause to combine for a joint purpose; to combine; to unite; as, common interests will league heterogeneous elements.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
1 people, countries, groups, etc., combining for a particular purpose. 2 agreement to combine in this way. 3 group of sports clubs which compete for a championship. 4 class of contestants etc. v. (-gues, -gued, -guing) (often foll. By together) join in a league. in league allied, conspiring. [latin ligo bind]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
7. n.
Hist. Varying measure of distance, usu. About three miles. [latin from celtic]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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