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Definition: A professional association is an organization whose members have similar credentials or interests. For example, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) is an association for human resource professionals and the ABA (American Bar Association) is the leading association for attorneys.

Professional associations provide career development and networking opportunities, publications, news, meetings, and events for members.

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