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A meeting of individuals, whether friendly or hostile; an
encounter. |
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A sudden encounter; a collision; a shock; -- said of
things. |
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The coming together of a male and female in sexual
commerce; the act of coition. |
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A gathering or assembly; a conference. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The lower house of the Spanish Cortes, the members of
which are elected for three years. |