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cloture

noun

/ˈkloʊtʃər/

Meaning

a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.

The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.

closure, end, termination, conclusion

continuation, extension

invoke cloture, cloture motion, cloture vote

a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something

a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege

a person who lives outside their native country

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels