Triple Alliance

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Triple Alliance

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the secret alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed in 1882 and lasting until 1914

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the alliance of France, the Netherlands, and Britain against Spain in 1717

3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the alliance of England, Sweden, and the Netherlands against France in 1668

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Tri′ple Alli′ance

1. the alliance (1882–1915) of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

2. a league (1717) of France, Great Britain, and the Netherlands against Spain.

3. a league (1668) of England, Sweden, and the Netherlands against France.

Translations

Triple Alliance

n the Triple Alliance → la Triplice Alleanza

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Frankly, this man as an open enemy today could bring more harm upon us than if any neutral Power you could name were to join the Triple Alliance. Remember, too, Major Thomson, that there may be advantages to us in this waiting attitude.

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In addition, both German and the Austro-Hungarian diplomacy, believed that the new international context was appropriate to extend the Triple Alliance Treaty, without waiting for the expiration of the one in effect.

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