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Continental Congress

/ˈkɑntəˌnɛntl ˌkɑŋgrəs/
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Other forms: Continental Congresses

Definitions of Continental Congress
  1. noun
    the legislative assembly composed of delegates from the rebel colonies who met during and after the American Revolution; they issued the Declaration of Independence and framed Articles of Confederation
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    congress
    a meeting of elected or appointed representatives
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