Associations to the word «Cloture»

CLOTURE, noun. (legal) In legislative assemblies that permit unlimited debate (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.

CLÔTURE, noun. Alternative spelling of cloture

CLOTURE, noun. A rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body.

CLOTURE, verb. Terminate debate by calling for a vote; "debate was closured"; "cloture the discussion".