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Filibuster   /fˈɪləbˌəstər/   Listen
Filibuster

noun
1.
A legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes.  Synonym: filibusterer.
2.
(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches.






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Words linked to "Filibuster" :   hinder, embarrass, blockade, legislation, legislating, stymy, holdup, block, stymie, delay, jurisprudence, obstruct, law, lawmaking, legislator, delayer



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