filibuster, n.
(filibusters)
(filibusters)
(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
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filibuster
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a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
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filibuster filibusterer
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