Syndicate (noun)

1. A group of individuals or organizations who join together to achieve a common goal or to achieve a shared benefit.
2. A group of people who work together to achieve a common purpose, especially in business or finance.
3. A group of news organizations that work together to share information, resources and distribution.
4. An organized criminal group that is involved in illegal activities, such as drug trafficking or extortion.
5. An organization of banks or financial institutions that come together to underwrite and distribute securities.

Origin:

From the french word syndicat meaning "a trade union", from latin syndicus meaning "representative".

Examples:

1. The syndicate of investors agreed to finance the new project.
2. The syndicate of journalists shared information on the latest breaking news.
3. The syndicate of criminals was involved in money laundering and other illegal activities.
4. The syndicate of banks underwrote the issuance of new bonds.
5. The syndicate of hunters were determined to bag the biggest game of the season.