In politics, a binding agreement (9)

I believe the answer is:

coalition

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'agreement' is the definition.
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I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for coalition that I've seen before include "Alliance of parties" , "form of government" , "Temporary alliance" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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