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cloture

/ˈkloʊ.t͡ʃɝ/

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What does cloture mean?

noun

  1. In legislative assemblies that permit unlimited debate (that is, a filibuster): a motion, procedure or rule by which debate is ended so that a vote may be taken on the matter. For example, in the United States Senate, a three-fifths majority vote of the body is required to invoke cloture and terminate debate.

verb

  1. To end legislative debate by this means.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈkloʊ.t͡ʃɝ/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈkloʊ.t͡ʃɚ/
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