congressional
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a congress.
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(usually initial capital letter) of or relating to the Congress of the U.S..
a Congressional committee.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- congressionalist noun
- congressionally adverb
- non-Congressional adjective
- precongressional adjective
- pro-Congressional adjective
- uncongressional adjective
Etymology
Origin of congressional
1685–95; < Latin congressiōn- (stem of congressiō ) a coming together, equivalent to congress ( us ) ( congress ) + -iōn- -ion + -al 1
Example Sentences
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The inquisitorial stance was, she said, her role as a congressional overseer charged with holding people accountable.
From Los Angeles Times
Besides making Coal instantly popular at both the middle and high schools, it had made the news and sparked a congressional investigation into military experiments.
From Literature
Here’s hoping he follows through by getting enough congressional Republicans on board.
From Los Angeles Times
“Things could get worse before they calm down and that would have spillover impacts on congressional spending negotiations,” Myrow said.
From Barron's
“Without congressional action to reinstate telemedicine flexibilities, both beneficiaries and providers will continue to face disruptions in access to care, loss of critical services and wasted investments in telehealth infrastructure.”
From MarketWatch
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