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   congress

   /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

   noun

   • 1. a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party, trade union, or from within a particular sphere of activity: "an international congress of mathematicians" Similar conferenceconventionseminarcolloquiumsymposiumconsultationforummeetingassemblygatheringcongregationrallyconvocationsummitsynodcouncilconclavehistorical:conventicle
   • 2. a national legislative body, especially that of the US. The US Congress, which meets at the Capitol in Washington DC, was established by the Constitution of 1787 and is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives: "legislative power is held by a 72-member National Congress" Similar legislaturelegislative assemblyparliamentconvocationdietcouncilsenatechamberchamber of deputieshouseupper houselower houseupper chamberlower chambersecond chamber
   • 3. (often in names) a political society or organization.
   • 4. the action of coming together: "sexual congress"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting an encounter during battle): from Latin congressus, from congredi ‘meet’, from con- ‘together’ + gradi ‘walk’.

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   What does Congress mean?

   • Learn a new word every day. Delivered to your inbox! The meaning of CONGRESS is the act or action of coming together and meeting. How to use congress in a sentence.

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   What does it mean to speak in Congress?

   • to speak in Congress. the national legislative body of a nation, especially of a republic. a formal meeting or assembly of representatives for the discussion, arrangement, or promotion of some matter of common interest. the act of coming together; an encounter; meeting.

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   What is a group of people who are elected to govern?

   • a groupof peoplewho are electedto governin some countries: The Brazilian congress discussedreopeningthe inquiry. (Definition of congressfrom the Cambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of congress, Congress? Translations of congress

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   Is Congress in session?

   • Congress is not currently in session. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'congress.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples. 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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   Is Congress a legislative branch?

   • In the United States, Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government. Only it can create and pass federal laws. Congress is divided into two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is commonly referred to as the “upper house” and consists of 100 members (called senators), two from each of the 50 states.

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   How was Congress established?

   • Congress was established by the US Constitution, the document that serves as the fundamental law of the country.

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   Congress is the elected group of politicians that is responsible for making the law in the United States. It consists of two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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   1. The action of coming together (of persons); a meeting… 2. † A coming together, meeting (of things). Obsolete. 3. † An encounter in opposition or combat. Obsolete. 4. Sexual union, copulation, coition. Expand. 5. Social intercourse, converse. Expand. 6. A formal meeting or assembly of delegates or… Expand.

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