English Explanatory Dictionary

act of Congress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A statute enacted by the United States Congress.
  2. An authorization that is extremely difficult to obtain, especially in a timely fashion.

Pronunciation

en-au-act of Congress.ogg

Word forms

act of Congress acts of Congress

Etymology

From the literal sense of act (“legislation”) enacted by US Congress.

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