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Definition of league
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : any of various units of distance from about 2.4 to 4.6 statute miles (3.9 to 7.4 kilometers)
2 : a square league
league
noun (2)Definition of league (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : an association of nations or other political entities for a common purpose
the League of Nations the League of Voters
b(1) : an association of persons or groups united by common interests or goals
He organized a bowling league.
(2) : a group of sports teams that regularly play one another
the National Football League
c : an informal alliance
in league with her sister
league
verbleagued; leaguing
Definition of league (Entry 3 of 3)
: to unite in a league
: to form a league
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The first known use of league was in the 14th century
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