Congressional
/ˌkɒŋɡrəˈʃɛnəl/
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- (adj.) Relating to a congress, especially the United States Congress.
The congressional committee reviewed the new legislation.
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Typically used to attribute actions, powers, or events to the U.S. Congress; important in statutory and constitutional contexts.
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