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(1):

(n.) The collective body of senators and representatives of the people of a nation, esp. of a republic, constituting the chief legislative body of the nation.

(2):

(n.) The lower house of the Spanish Cortes, the members of which are elected for three years.

(3):

(n.) The coming together of a male and female in sexual commerce; the act of coition.

(4):

(n.) A formal assembly, as of princes, deputies, representatives, envoys, or commissioners; esp., a meeting of the representatives of several governments or societies to consider and determine matters of common interest.

(5):

(n.) A sudden encounter; a collision; a shock; - said of things.

(6):

(n.) A meeting of individuals, whether friendly or hostile; an encounter.

(7):

(n.) A gathering or assembly; a conference.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Congress'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/congress.html. 1828.
 
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