HyperDic: cloture

English > 2 senses of the word cloture:
VERBchangecloture, closureterminate debate by calling for a vote
NOUNcommunicationcloture, closure, gag rule, gag lawa rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
cloture > pronunciation
Soundsklow'cher
Rhymesacupuncture ... welcher: 102 rhymes with cher...
English > cloture: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body.
Synonymsclosure, gag rule, gag law
Narrowerclosure by compartment, guillotineclosure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill
Broaderorder, rules of order, parliamentary law, parliamentary procedureA body of rules followed by an assembly
Spanishclausura
Verbsclotureterminate debate by calling for a vote
English > cloture: 2 senses > verb 1, change
Meaningterminate debate by calling for a vote.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example "cloture the discussion"
Synonymclosure
Broaderend, terminateBring to an end or halt
Spanishcerrar, clausurar
Catalanclausurar
Nounscloturea rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body

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