In recent times often adopted in the names of certain associations of individuals or of societies for some common object. Anti-Corn-Law League: a…

A list of rivals or competitors showing their positions relative to one another, arranged in descending order of ranking; a league table.

The highest rank or level; the elite of a particular field; spec. (in various sports) the highest-ranking league or division.

Association Football. A group of teams in competition, usually forming part of a league.