relations

re·la·tion  (r-lshn)

n.

1. A logical or natural association between two or more things; relevance of one to another; connection: the relation between smoking and heart disease.

2. The connection of people by blood or marriage; kinship.

3. A person connected to another by blood or marriage; a relative.

4. The way in which one person or thing is connected with another: the relation of parent to child.

5. relations

a. The mutual dealings or connections of persons, groups, or nations in social, business, or diplomatic matters: international relations.

b. Sexual intercourse.

6. Reference; regard: in relation to your inquiry.

7.

a. The act of telling or narrating.

b. A narrative; an account.

8. Law The principle whereby an act done at a later date is considered to have been done on a prior date.

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relations [rɪˈleɪʃənz]

pl n

1. social, political, or personal connections or dealings between or among individuals, groups, nations, etc. to enjoy good relations

2. family or relatives

3. Euphemistic sexual intercourse

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

relations - mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups dealings social relation - a relation between living organisms (especially between people)