"codel" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: codels [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} codel (plural codels)
  1. Abbreviation of congressional delegation. Government-paid trips abroad, designed to give lawmakers first-hand knowledge of matters relevant to their legislation. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: congressional delegation. Government-paid trips abroad, designed to give lawmakers first-hand knowledge of matters relevant to their legislation
    Sense id: en-codel-en-noun-HcK1i4DJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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