The phrase "a friendly association" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a relationship or connection between individuals or groups that is characterized by goodwill and amicability.
Example: "The two organizations formed a friendly association to promote community events and support local charities."
Alternatives: "a cordial relationship" or "a pleasant partnership."
But Ms. Galef, who is fairly conservative, has developed a warm and friendly association with Mr. Pataki, who was once the mayor of Peekskill, which is in her district.
The friendly association kept up even after Bailey publicly labeled Kieltyka an autogynephile in no uncertain terms in early 1999 in an interview for the article that appeared in the Daily Northwestern on February 24 , 1999
I just got a name wrong.'" The distressing thing, he said, was as the accusation was hurled, his history of cordial, even friendly association with his accuser seemed to count for nothing.
The building's 28 rooms were reserved for both the Jungmeister (young masters) and "promising students" – in line with his tenet for the "cultivation of friendly association between masters and students outside the work context".
Camaraderie, fellowship, friendly association, and the conversation made possible by physical presence can cause something to happen that can't be replicated by individuals working in isolation and thinking within the confines of their own minds.
"Photographic images" is a better term, perhaps, since they are compressed into 36 collages and other friendly associations.
Rather touchingly, given Heath's incredible unpopularity even within his own party, and his friendly associations with mass murderers and tyrants, the trust's decision to sell up and spend the remaining money on charitable activities has elicited some passionate defences of the Arundells legacy.
Sometimes, this type of diagram is referred to as Cohen-Friendly association plot.
India's national soccer association had failed to schedule a friendly match for its women's team since October 2007.
Scotland will play a friendly against the United States in Florida on Saturday 26 May, the two football associations have confirmed.
