Both Uses of
alliance
in
The Idiot
- It was not for this rubbish I asked you to come over here" (he pocketed the money, however, at this point), "it was to invite your alliance in the campaign against Nastasia Philipovna tonight.†
Chpt 1.12 *alliance = association formed to support common interests
- I'm charmed to have entered into alliance with you.†
Chpt 3.4
Definition:
an association formed to support common interests