affiliation /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/ noun3 •The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another. •A club, society or umbrella organisation so formed, especially a trade union. •The establishment of a child's paternity or maternity.[…] he did not […] forget to write to Mark a stinging letter in which he stated that if he refused to accept his responsibilities he would see that an action for affiliation was brought against him. — 1938 formsaffiliations
