Meaning & use
filibuster
A tactic, such as an extended speech, used to delay or prevent a vote in a legislature.
See it in a sentence
The senator's filibuster lasted more than twelve hours and stalled the vote on the bill.
Opposition lawmakers threatened a lengthy filibuster to block the controversial reform bill entirely.
A note on using this word
Most associated with the U.S. Senate; as a verb it means to use such a tactic, as in 'filibuster the bill.'
Words with a similar meaning
stalling tacticdelay tactic
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To use prolonged speech or procedural delay to obstruct a legislative vote.
The minority party vowed to filibuster any attempt to pass the bill without amendments.
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