congresses

noun

Definition of congressesnext
plural of congress
1
as in parliaments
the highest lawmaking body of a political unit the national emergency required a special session of congress

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2
as in meetings
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose following World War I a great congress of world leaders took place in Paris to plan the postwar world

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3
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest the Canada Trades and Labor Congress

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  1. parliaments
  2. organizations
  3. legislatures
  4. conventions
  5. associations
  6. institutions
  7. societies
  8. fraternities
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  • The king presented the lawmakers with an hour glass to time their speeches, and highlighted the fundamental role of strong parliaments to democracy.
    Reuters, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
  • This remains below the standard set by some European parliaments, such as in Germany and Norway, which have required parties to win four to five percent of electoral votes, respectively.
    Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 26 Apr. 2018
Definition of parliaments
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  • In the end, though, there is no escaping the fact that individuals and organizations alike need to raise their technological skill levels.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The social equity impact brand 40 Tons created a large activation and live podcast in collaboration with Core Cannabis Museum and many sponsor organizations.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of organizations
Noun
  • So state legislatures might lead the way in forging their own AI legislation.
    Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But as police agencies have increasingly recovered untraceable homemade guns at crime scenes, some state legislatures have passed stricter rules.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of legislatures
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  • This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Liberal leaders are elected by special conventions of party members, which take months to arrange.
    Fox News, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of conventions
Noun
  • Collaborating with these associations can help close skills gaps and improve employee retention.
    Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • To aid with skills development, leverage the support of training programs offered by industry associations like the National Association of Manufacturers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers or The Manufacturing Institute.
    Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of associations
Noun
  • Multilateral institutions should improve their ability to share data securely with one another to improve coordination.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But international institutions do not have to passively accept their fate.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of institutions
Noun
  • Previously, the region was seen as largely unfavorable for food production and large-scale human societies in ancient times.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These one-off events throughout history have resulted in disastrous demographic drops, but societies almost always bounce back.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of societies
Noun
  • The bill also pushes universities to implement comprehensive hazing prevention programs, publish their hazing prevention policies and identify which fraternities and sororities have broken those rules.
    Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Sigma Pi and Phi Kappa Tau fraternities also do not belong to IFC on the Hill or CU’s fraternity council.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fraternities
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