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liaison

 
/liˈeɪˌzɑn/, /ˈli·ə-/ n [C/U]

Definition

communication between groups and the useful relationship that this creates, or a person who does the communicating between the groups: [U] There is an unfortunate lack of liaison between the departments. A liaison is also a romantic relationship.
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