congress
US /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡres/
UK /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡres/
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congres, vergadering
a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party or trade union or from a particular profession, held over a few days
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The medical congress will be held in Paris next month.
Het medische congres wordt volgende maand in Parijs gehouden.
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The party congress voted on new policy proposals.
Het partijcongres stemde over nieuwe beleidsvoorstellen.
2.
Congres, Amerikaans parlement
(in the US) the national legislative body, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives
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The bill was passed by Congress.
Het wetsvoorstel werd aangenomen door het Congres.
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Members of Congress debated the new budget.
Leden van het Congres debatteerden over de nieuwe begroting.