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congressional

adj.
US //kənˈɡɹɛʃənəɫ// UK //kənɡɹˈɛʃənəl// con·gres·sion·al
  1. 1 US government (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate American English Law

    relating specifically to the United States Congress in Washington, D.C.

    relating specifically to the bicameral legislature of the United States federal government.

    Example

    The president needs congressional approval before he can spend the money.

    Example

    The senator faced a congressional inquiry regarding the allocation of federal funds during the previous fiscal year.

    Usage

    Usually capitalized when referring to a specific session or committee.

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