affiliation
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1 formal connection (n.) C1 Advanced Formala formal connection or membership with a group, such as a political party or a religion.
the state of being formally connected or associated with a larger body, such as a political, religious, or professional organisation.
ExampleHe was asked about his political affiliation during the interview for the government job.
ExampleThe researcher maintained a strict professional distance to ensure that her political affiliation did not bias the outcome of the study.
UsageOften used with the preposition 'with'.
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2 organisational link (n.) C1 Advanced Formal Academica link between two organisations where one is a member of the other.
a formal relationship between two organisations, typically where a smaller entity is a member of or subordinate to a larger umbrella group.
ExampleThe local hospital has a formal affiliation with the city's medical university.
ExampleThe college's affiliation with the national research council provided students with access to exclusive laboratory facilities and funding opportunities.
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3 legal paternity (n.) C2 Proficiency Technical Formal Lawthe legal process of deciding who the father of a child is.
the legal establishment of a child's parentage, specifically paternity.
ExampleThe court issued an affiliation order to ensure the father paid for the child's care.
ExampleThe legal proceedings were delayed while the court awaited the results of the DNA test required for the affiliation order.
From French affiliation, from Latin affiliatiō, noun of action from verb affiliō, from af- (form of ad- (“to”) before an f) + filiō (from filius (“son”)).