cloture (Meaning)
Wordnet
cloture (n)
a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
Wordnet
cloture (v)
terminate debate by calling for a vote
Webster
cloture (n.)
See Closure, 5.
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a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body, terminate debate by calling for a voteSee Closure, 5.
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The Senate invoked cloture to limit debate on the contentious bill.
Despite numerous attempts, the motion for cloture failed to gain enough votes.
Cloture is often used to prevent filibustering in legislative bodies.
The parliamentary procedure of cloture allows for the timely conclusion of debates.
