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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
  • An association, especially one consisting of other associations or representatives of interest groups.
  • archaic A coming-together of two or more people; a meeting.
  • ''(often capitalized: '''Congress''')'' A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.
  • Sexual intercourse.
  • The two legislative bodies of the United States: the House of Representatives, and the Senate.
  • US A two-year session of these bodies, commencing after a Federal election and ending before the next one.

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