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Continental Congress — n. A congress held by the American colonies at the start of the American Revolution; Continental Congresses were held in 1774, 1775, and 1776, and resulted in the creation of the Continental Army. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing,… … Law dictionary
Continental Congress — Continental Con ti*nen tal, a. 1. Of or pertaining to a continent. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to the main land of Europe, in distinction from the adjacent islands, especially England; as, a continental tour; a continental coalition.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Continental Congress — n. either of two assemblies of representatives from the American colonies during the Revolutionary period: the first was held in 1774 to express grievances against British colonial policy; the second convened in 1775, created the Continental army … English World dictionary
Continental Congress — Amer. Hist. either of two legislative congresses during and after the Revolutionary War. The first was in session from September 5 to October 26, 1774, to petition the British government for a redress of grievances. The second existed from May 10 … Universalium
Continental Congress 2009 — Based on the premises that America is experiencing a Constitutional Crisis[1] that is devastating to individual freedoms and liberties, and that in order to achieve meaningful reform, activists must go beyond Tea Parties, beyond elections and… … Wikipedia
continental Congress — The first national legislative assembly in the United States, which met in 1774, in pursuance of a recommendation made by Massachusetts and adopted by the other colonies. In this Congress all the colonies were represented except Georgia. The… … Black's law dictionary
continental Congress — The first national legislative assembly in the United States, which met in 1774, in pursuance of a recommendation made by Massachusetts and adopted by the other colonies. In this Congress all the colonies were represented except Georgia. The… … Black's law dictionary
Continental Congress — 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 • Hypernyms: ↑congress … Useful english dictionary
The Continental Congress — Congress Con gress, n.; pl. {Congresses}. [L. congressus, fr. congredi, p. p. gressus, to go or come together; con + grati to go or step, gradus step: cf. F. congr?s. See {Grade}.] 1. A meeting of individuals, whether friendly or hostile; an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
