The act of sticking together; togetherness (8)

I believe the answer is:

cohesion

(Other definitions for cohesion that I've seen before include "logical connection" , "unity" , "Action of forming a united whole" , "Sticking together" , "Togetherness" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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