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Filibuster

Noun

Definition: An action, especially a prolonged speech, that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly, typically to delay or prevent the passage of a bill.

Example sentence: The senator delivered a marathon filibuster to prevent the proposed bill from being passed.

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Verb (transitive)

Definition: To engage in an obstructive action, such as a filibuster, in order to delay or prevent the passage of a bill.

Example sentence: The opposition party plans to filibuster the upcoming vote on the controversial legislation.

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Verb (intransitive)

Definition: To engage in prolonged speechmaking to delay or prevent legislative action.

Example sentence: The legislator decided to filibuster for hours in order to make sure his concerns were heard.

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