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Definition of Cloture
1. Noun. A rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body.
Exact synonyms: Closure, Gag Law, Gag Rule
Generic synonyms: Order, Parliamentary Law, Parliamentary Procedure, Rules Of Order
Specialized synonyms: Closure By Compartment, Guillotine
Derivative terms: Closure
Generic synonyms: Order, Parliamentary Law, Parliamentary Procedure, Rules Of Order
Specialized synonyms: Closure By Compartment, Guillotine
Derivative terms: Closure
2. Verb. Terminate debate by calling for a vote. "Cloture the discussion"
Definition of Cloture
1. to end a debate by calling for a vote [v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clôture
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