Meaning Of The Word Cloture

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What's The Definition Of Cloture?

cloture in American English
the parliamentary procedure by which debate is closed and the measure under discussion put to an immediate vote
to apply cloture to (a debate, bill, etc.)
to close (a debate) by cloture
noun: a method of closing a debate and causing an immediate vote to be taken on the question

cloture in British English
noun: closure in the US Senate
verb: to end (debate) in the US Senate by cloture

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