Originally Posted by Fdemetrio
Confederation is the dumbest word to use, but considering the source.

A confederation is a loose alliance of sovereign states or regional governments that delegate limited, specific powers to a weak central authority, usually for common defense or trade. Unlike federations, members retain ultimate sovereignty and the power to withdraw. Key characteristics include shared, limited goals, a weak central government, and high member autonomy.
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Dom,

You are displaying a sad level of ignorance in trying to make a non-issue an issue.
There are lots of dictionaries on line.
Look at them.