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filibuster
Definition:
(nou) a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes (nou) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɪlɪbʌstə
Examples:
The bill was defeated by a filibuster.
The bill was defeated in the Senate by a filibuster.
The filibuster revisited in the 109th Congress.
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