Fraternization (noun)

The act of forming a close relationship, especially a personal friendship, with someone, especially someone of a different social or professional status.

Origin:

The term 'fraternization' comes from the latin word 'fraternizare' meaning 'to associate as a brother.'.

Examples:

1. The policy prohibited fraternization between officers and enlisted personnel.
2. The teacher was fired for fraternizing with students outside of school hours.
3. The company had a strict policy against fraternization between supervisors and subordinates.
4. The soldier was court-martialed for fraternizing with the enemy.
5. Fraternization among co-workers was discouraged, as it could create conflicts of interest.