MOC
8.9
A person elected to a national legislature, for example a member of Congress
- noun
- /ɛm oʊ si/
- Jargon
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congresista
- I am curious what kind of better process you could possibly have expected, given Mitch McConnell's saying outright that his #1 priority was depriving the President of a second term, and numerous GOP MOCs also confirming (on the record or off) that they were told to oppose everything the President put forward.
Examples
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As a dedicated MOC, she attended all the committee meetings to discuss important legislation.
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The new MOC proposed a bill that aims to improve healthcare access for all citizens.
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Huesman wasn't the only Moc to get his name in the record books on Saturday, though.
Blog text (16) -
During the debate, several MOCs voiced their opinions on the proposed budget cuts.
Synonyms
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3.4
A member of the United States Congress who represents people in a district
specifies membership at the national level rather than any legislative level
Surface Forms
Etymology
MOC is short for Member of Congress, which means 'a person who takes part in the national group that makes laws'. So a MOC represents people from a district and helps create laws.