"association" means making a connection or linking something to another thing in our mind. It can also refer to a group of people who have joined together for a common purpose or shared interest. Full definition
The North American professional association of active accredited investors provides unparalleled access to trending ideas and professional knowledge to help improve returns and promote effective public policies for angels and startups. (angelcapitalassociation.org)
I have been an active member of national associations of municipal bond issuers, investors, counsel and financial advisers. (lawyer-monthly.com)
Template documents with standard articles of association for different types of academy trust. (gov.uk)