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Cloture Definition & Meaning

cloture
noun
  1. a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
verb
  1. terminate debate by calling for a vote; "debate was closured"; "cloture the discussion"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cloture mean?
a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body terminate debate by calling for a vote; "debate was closured"; "cloture the discussion"
What part of speech is cloture?
Cloture is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does cloture have?
Cloture has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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