Congress
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2.7
- noun
- /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/
- US
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Congreso
- However, immigration experts argue that Congress must approve this change first.
And finally, at his speech before Congress, Trump said this.
- And finally, at his speech before Congress, Trump said this.
- However, immigration experts argue that Congress must approve this change first.
- But I've testified before Congress about the content ID system.
- In addition, I think Congress has a right to earmark.
- Instead, he leaves it to Congress and to us.
- I'm going to do what's up Congress, Congress.
- To him, underoath in front of Congress, they exist.
- I even tweeted if I was in the Congress, I would join her.
- Well, Donald Trump has Congress doing his bidding for him.
Examples
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And finally, at his speech before Congress, Trump said this.
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He has worked in both houses of Congress advising lawmakers.
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What would you ask Congress to pass?
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Instead, he leaves it to Congress and to us.
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So how do they keep Congress from having oversight?
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Indeed, the approach has been deployed by administrations and congresses controlled by both parties.
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So the Congress can't tax, the Congress can't overrule local laws.
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The new healthcare bill was officially passed by Congress last week.
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Many citizens are calling on Congress to address climate change more urgently.
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During the summer recess, Congress will be out of session and won't vote on any new laws.
Synonyms
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5.3
A group of people who make and change the laws of a country or region
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2.5
The part of the United States government that makes laws, made of the Senate and the House of Representatives
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2.5
A national group of elected people who make United States laws and includes the Senate and House of Representatives
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3.0
A national body that makes laws, including the Senate and the House of Representatives
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4.5
An official group of people who make and change laws for a country or state
Compounds
28
2.5
The part of the United States government that makes laws, made of the Senate and the House of Representatives
- Formal
24
2.5
A national group of elected people who make United States laws and includes the Senate and House of Representatives
- Formal
10
3.0
A national body that makes laws, including the Senate and the House of Representatives
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6.4
An assembly of colonial representatives who met during the American Revolution to govern and form a national government
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6.9
A group of Iraqi opposition leaders and parties formed in 1992 to oppose Saddam Hussein
- Archaic
An ankle-high shoe with elastic sides, worn in the 1800s and early 1900s
A group of trade unions in North America formed in 1935 that joined the American Federation of Labor in 1955
- NSFW
Sexual activity the law makes illegal, for example sex with a close family member or with a child
A large group of trade unions in the United States that represents workers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Congress comes from Latin parts con- 'together' and gress 'step', the same root you see in progress. So a Congress is people who 'step together' — a meeting of representatives who come together to discuss and make laws.