1. Noun
A meeting of individuals, whether friendly or hostile; an encounter.
2. Noun
A sudden encounter; a collision; a shock; -- said of things.
3. Noun
The coming together of a male and female in sexual commerce; the act of coition.
4. Noun
A gathering or assembly; a conference.
5. Noun
A formal assembly, as of princes, deputies, representatives, envoys, or commissioners; esp., a meeting of the representatives of several governments or societies to consider and determine matters of common interest.
6. Noun
The collective body of senators and representatives of the people of a nation, esp. of a republic, constituting the chief legislative body of the nation.
7. Noun
The lower house of the Spanish Cortes, the members of which are elected for three years.
8. Noun
the legislature of the United States government
Vocabulary classified under Politics and government
9. Noun
a national legislative assembly
Vocabulary classified under Politics and government
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