Partnership
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the state of being associated with a partner an association of two or more people to conduct a business the period when two specific batsmen are batting - from the fall of one wicket until the fall of the next; the number of runs scored during this period
Consortium
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.A similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions or organizations.An association or society.The right of a spouse to all the normal relationships with his or her mate.