(lēg) noun
1. A measure of distance, varying from about 2.42 to 4.6 English statute miles. The English land league contains approximately 3 statute miles, or 4.82 kilometers; the marine league in common use equals 3 geographic miles, or 5.56 kilometers.
2. In Texas, an old Spanish land measure equaling about 4,438 acres; a square league. [<OF legue <LL leuga, leuca a Gaulish mile <Celtic]

(lēg) noun
1. An alliance of persons or states for mutual support in a common cause.
2. Any close connection or union; as, a commercial league.
3. An association of baseball, football, basketball, or other teams which play among themselves. See synonyms under ALLIANCE.
—v.t. & v.i. leagued, lea·guing To join in a league; combine. [<OF ligue <Ital. liga, lega <legare bind <L ligare]
—lea·guer (lē′gər) noun