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Rarecloture
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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Meanings
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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