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filibuster

/ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/
Main Example

The senator used a filibuster to block the new law.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A tactic used in politics to delay or prevent a vote on a proposal.

Other Example

The representative launched a filibuster to stall the discussion.

During the debate, a filibuster was initiated to delay the vote.

She resorted to a filibuster to ensure more time for her arguments.

Synonyms

conduct a filibuster

initiate a filibuster

end a filibuster

Synonyms

obstruction

delay tactic

stalling tactic

filibuster

/ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/
Main Example

They decided to filibuster the bill to gain more time for discussion.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To use delaying tactics in a legislative assembly to prevent a vote.

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