Act of congress Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
A law that has been officially passed by the legislative branch of the U.S. Congress. It can also be used informally to describe something very difficult to get approved or to make happen.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Formal when talking about official U.S. laws; very often used informally or humorously to describe something that is extremely hard to achieve ('It takes an act of Congress'). Don’t use for general laws in other countries. Compare with 'bill' (not yet a law) and 'law' (broader term).
جمل نموذجية
The new law was passed as an act of Congress.
basic
An act of Congress is required to change this rule.
basic
It became illegal after an act of Congress.
basic
Getting a raise around here takes an act of Congress!
natural
It feels like you need an act of Congress just to get the printer fixed.
natural
Convincing them to change the holiday schedule would be an act of Congress.
natural