bloc
bloc \'bla:k\ n [F, lit., block] often attrib 1a: a temporary combination of parties in a legislative assembly 1b: a group of legislators in a U.S. legislative assembly who act together for some common purpose irrespective of party lines 2a: a combination of persons, groups, or nations forming a unit with a comm on interest or purpose 2b: a group of nations united by treaty or agreement for mutual support or joint action