Afiliere

Afiliere is a term used in Romanian and other languages derived from the Latin root affiliare. It denotes the act of joining or being joined to a group, organization, or network, and the resulting relationship between the parties. In Romanian, afiliere is commonly used to describe membership in a association, political party, club, or professional network, as well as corporate contexts where one company is linked to another as part of a corporate group.

In business, an affiliate is a company related to another by ownership or control, without necessarily being a subsidiary. The exact definition varies by jurisdiction and context; common elements include shared ownership, control, or economic ties, but not full dominance by the parent company. Affiliate relationships can arise through minority stakes, joint ventures, franchising, or strategic alliances.

In politics and civil society, afiliere can refer to formal membership or alignment with an organization or movement, often involving adherence to its rules, programs, or platforms.

Etymology: from Latin affiliare, via French affilier or Romanian afiliere. See also affiliate, affiliated, affiliation.