encounter (subs.) Copy link Outline 1. congressus, ūs2. congressio (less class.)3. certāmen, pugna • encounter (subs.): 1. congressus, ūs: at the first e., primo c., Caes.: Cic. 2. congressio (less class.): his first e. was with Hamilcar, prima illi cum Hamilcare proelii c. fuit, Just. 22, 3, fin.: Quadrig. in Gell. 3. certāmen, pugna: v. conflict.