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cloture

The correct spelling is cloture.

How to pronounce cloture

noun

IPA: /ˈkloʊ.tjʊə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Clo-che-r

The correct spelling is cloture. 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. F…

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noun

  1. 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. 1.To end legislative debate by this means.

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