Cloture — synonyms, definition

1. cloture (Noun) N. Amer

3 synonyms
closure gag law gag rule
1 definition

cloture (Noun) — A rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body.

4 types of
order parliamentary law parliamentary procedure rules of order
2 types
closure by compartment guillotine

2. cloture (Verb) N. Amer

1 definition

cloture (Verb) — Terminate debate by calling for a vote. ex. "cloture the discussion"

2 types of
end terminate