congressionally

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

congressional +‎ -ly

Adverb[edit]

congressionally (not comparable)

  1. By a congress; often specifically by the United States Congress
    • 2007 March 7, Randal C. Archibold, “In Arizona Desert, Indian Trackers vs. Smugglers”, in New York Times[1]:
      But the 15-member Shadow Wolves unit, part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is recruiting members to reach the congressionally authorized complement of 21.