Connections
Trade and connections are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trade" instead a noun "Connections".
Trade
Trade noun - A giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another.
Connections and trade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Connections" instead a noun "Trade".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Pragmatic Villainy: Don Vito does not oppose the drug trade because of any moral opposition to drugs, but because he fears that it will destroy their political connections.
Source: Film / The Godfather -
Even then, their warrant of trade will excuse them a lot, as someone who has such a warrant must have strong connections with authorities in the Administratum or Imperial Navy and local authorities will find it difficult to prosecute them or make such a prosecution stick.
Source: Tabletop Game / Rogue Trader - Also in one novel it's stated that humans make bad slaves for drow, because they are way too prone to rebelliousness, but they are quite useful for trade connections or if you run low on other food...
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