The difference between Congress and Legislature
When used as nouns, congress means a coming together of two or more people, whereas legislature means a governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.
Congress is also verb with the meaning: to assemble together.
check bellow for the other definitions of Congress and Legislature
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Congress as a noun (archaic):
A coming together of two or more people; a meeting.
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Congress as a noun:
A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
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Congress as a noun:
(often capitalized: Congress) A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.
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Congress as a noun:
An association, especially one consisting of other associations or representatives of interest groups.
Examples:
"The National Congress of American Indians"
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Congress as a noun:
Coitus; sexual intercourse.
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Congress as a verb (intransitive):
To assemble together.
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Congress as a verb:
To meet in a congress.
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Legislature as a noun:
A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.
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Legislature as a noun (Canada):
A legislative building.