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conjectio (k<<schwa>>n-jek-shee-oh), vb.[Latin “an inference”] Hist. A conclusion drawn from evidence; a fact inferred from the        evidence presented. Pl. conjectiones (k<<schwa>>n-jek-shee-oh-neez). [Blacks Law 8th]

Congress of Authors and Artists.Copyright. A 19th-century convention of writers, artists, librarians, and others promoting universal copyright protection. • The Congress, which met in 1858, 1861, and 1877, passed resolutions that helped lay the groundwork for the Berne Convention. [Blacks Law 8th]

congressional survey.See government survey under SURVEY. [Blacks Law 8th]

Congressional Record.The official record of the daily proceedings in the U.S. Senate and House of Representa-tives. • Members of Congress are allowed to edit their speeches before printing, and they may insert material never actually spoken by obtaining permission from their respective houses to print or extend their remarks. [Blacks Law 8th]

  congressional power.See POWER(3). [Blacks Law 8th]

congressional intent.See LEGISLATIVE INTENT. [Blacks Law 8th]

congressional immunity.See IMMUNITY(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

Congressional Globe.A privately issued record of the proceedings in Congress. • The Globe was the sole record of congressional speeches and statements from 1833 until the publicly printed Congressional Record appeared in 1873.[Blacks Law 8th]

congressional district.See DISTRICT. [Blacks Law 8th]

congressional committee.See COMMITTEE. [Blacks Law 8th]