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Noun

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Definition: a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body

Definition: 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

closure cloture

Definition: terminate debate by calling for a vote; "debate was closured"; "cloture the discussion"

Definition: To end legislative debate by this means.

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