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bloc

[ blok ]

noun

  1. a group of persons, businesses, etc., united for a particular purpose.
  2. a group of legislators, usually of both major political parties, who vote together for some particular interest:

    the farm bloc.

  3. a group of nations that share common interests and usually act in concert in international affairs:

    the Soviet bloc.



bloc

/ ²ú±ôÉ’°ì /

noun

  1. a group of people or countries combined by a common interest or aim

    the Soviet bloc

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bloc1

From French, dating back to 1900–05; block
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bloc1

C20: from French: block
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The European Commission deals with all overarching trade matters for the bloc's members.

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A solid parliamentary bloc means that virtually no major decision has been possible without Hezbollah's consent.

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Silicon Valley also is facing possible retaliation from the European Union, with France pushing for the bloc to hit the tech services sector with duties.

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Still other countries and trading blocs, including China, the European Union, South Korea and Japan, were hit with higher rates.

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Trump earlier this year said he planned to hit goods from the bloc with a 25% import tax.

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