Societies

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• Societies —    1. During the 17th century, several share based compa nies known as societies were founded for commerce with the Nether lands East Indies and the West Indies, the Nordic countries, Mus covy (Russia), and other countries.    2. Learned… …   Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands

• Societies — Society So*ci e*ty, n.; pl. {Societies}. [L. societas, fr. socius a companion: cf. F. soci[ e]t[ e]. See {Social}.] 1. The relationship of men to one another when associated in any way; companionship; fellowship; company. Her loved society.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Societies, Catholic, American Federation of — • An organization of the Catholic laity, parishes, and societies under the guidance of the hierarchy, to protect and advance their religious, civil, and social interests Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Societies, Catholic — • Numerous throughout the world; some are international in scope, some are national; some diocesan and others parochial Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Societies, Secret — • A designation of which the exact meaning has varied at different times Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …   Catholic encyclopedia

• SOCIETIES, LEARNED — Learned societies among Jews, whose prototypes existed in the talmudic period, flourished in the late Middle Ages and were particularly widespread in Eastern Europe even into the 20th century. They were conceived on a broad basis. Unlike… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Societies' Borrowing Powers Act 1898 — The Societies Borrowing Powers Act 1898 (61 62 Vict. c.15), long title An Act to empower certain Societies to borrow Money from Persons and Corporations other than Members, was an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, given… …   Wikipedia

• Societies — society …   Dictionary of sociology

• societies — so·ci·e·ty || sÉ™ saɪətɪ n. group of people who have joined together to pursue a common interest or goal, association, organization; community; human beings and the relations between them; rich upper class; fellowship, companionship adj. of …   English contemporary dictionary

• societies — so·ci·e·ties …   English syllables

• SOCIETIES — …   Useful english dictionary