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congress
con·gress [ kóng grəss ] (plural con·gress·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. conference or meeting: a conference or formal meeting of delegates or representatives, e.g. the representatives of a group of nations, to discuss matters of interest or concern
2. organized group: a society or organization of people with common interests and concerns
3.  ( dated formal )
Same as  sexual intercourse
[15th century. < Latin congressus, past participle of congredi "go together" < gradi "proceed"]

con·gres·sion·al [ kən gréshən'l, kən gréshnəl ] adjective
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