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filibuster

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Noun

(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes

Verb

obstruct deliberately by delaying

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "filibuster":
filibuster filibusterer
Words contain "filibuster":
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Words contain "filibuster" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
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