Usually means: Partnership formed for harmful purposes.
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▸ noun:  A coalition among seemingly antagonistic groups, especially if one is religious, for ad hoc or hidden gain. (See examples.)

Similar:
counteralliance, side, fraternization, counterallegiance, fifth column, unreligion, antiheresy, heresy, 5th column, counteropposition, more...

Opposite:
holy alliance, sacred union, divine partnership

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Similar:
counteralliance, side, fraternization, counterallegiance, fifth column, unreligion, antiheresy, heresy, 5th column, counteropposition, more...

Opposite:
holy alliance, sacred union, divine partnership



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