Cong
n.
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An abbreviation of Congius. (Med.)
Congé
n.
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The act of taking leave; parting ceremony; farewell; also, dismissal.
Should she pay off old Briggs and give her her congé?
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The customary act of civility on any occasion; a bow or a courtesy.
The captain salutes you with congé profound.
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An apophyge. (Arch.)
Phrases & Compounds
- ‖Congé d'élire
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the sovereign's license or permission to a dean and chapter to choose as bishop the person nominated in the missive.