Confederations, which in reality usually constituted more closely knit magnate factions, were temporary (lasting up to several years) associations, whose members were at times pressured into joining, but were sworn and often deeply committed.
Konföderatsioonid, mis tegelikkuses kujutasid endast tavaliselt tihedamini koondunud magnaatide fraktsioone, olid ajutised (kestes mõne aasta) liidud, mille liikmed olid aeg-ajalt sunnitud ühinema, kuid olid vandunud ja sageli sügavalt pühendunud.