How to Pronounce "act of congress"
expression
AKT-uhv-KONG-gruhs
AKT-ov-KONG-gres
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈækt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹəs
British English
ˈækt/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AKT-uhv-KONG-gruhs
UK
AKT-ov-KONG-gres
Listen in Context
The new law was passed as an act of Congress.
An act of Congress is required to change this rule.
It became illegal after an act of Congress.
Getting a raise around here takes an act of Congress!