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Wednesday, May 06
filibuster     n

Definition: A tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches; a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he/she opposes

Synonyms: delay, holdup, legislator

Usage: The representatives braced themselves for a prolonged filibuster while lobbyists scurried to garner more votes for the bill.


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