cartels

noun cartels

• alliances — Plural form of alliance.
• associations — Plural form of association.
• leagues — a unit of distance, varying at different periods and in different countries, in English-speaking countries usually estimated roughly at 3 miles (4.8 kilometers).
• conglomerates — anything composed of heterogeneous materials or elements.
• consortia — a combination of financial institutions, capitalists, etc., for carrying into effect some financial operation requiring large resources of capital.