cooperation
noun
co·op·er·a·tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for : common effort
We are asking for your full cooperation.
2
: association of persons for common benefit
established trade and economic cooperations
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The report cited a lack of cooperation between state and local officials.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We are asking for your full cooperation.
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That gave Washington some cover under international law for the American military to deploy troops and launch special-forces operations to kill or capture terrorist leaders in those countries.
Mexico, however, has built up cooperation with the United States for over 30 years to counter the cartels.
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Maria Abi-Habib, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration passed the first local law on the matter, explicitly limiting the New York City Department of Correction’s cooperation with ICE.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
For example, New York City is a sanctuary city that limits cooperation with federal law enforcement.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
In California, a 2018 law enacted in response to Trump’s first administration limits state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Maria Abi-Habib, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration passed the first local law on the matter, explicitly limiting the New York City Department of Correction’s cooperation with ICE.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
For example, New York City is a sanctuary city that limits cooperation with federal law enforcement.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
In California, a 2018 law enacted in response to Trump’s first administration limits state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooperation. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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cooperation
noun
co·op·er·a·tion
kō-ˌäp-ə-ˈrā-shən
: the act or process of cooperating
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