filibustering

Meanings

• noun

  A legislative maneuver in which a legislator speaks at length, often on a trivial matter, to delay action on a bill.

  - "The senator engaged in filibustering to prevent a vote on the controversial bill."
  - "The filibuster lasted for hours, delaying the passage of the bill."

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Rhymes

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stuttering , uttering , buttering

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Variants

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filibuster , filibustered , filibusterer , filibusterers , filibustering , filibusters

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Etymology

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Originally from the Spanish word 'filibuster', meaning 'pirate' or 'freebooter'. In political context, it refers to obstructive tactics used in legislative bodies.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'filibuster' gained widespread usage in the US Senate during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. The longest filibuster in US Senate history lasted for over 24 hours and was led by Senator Strom Thurmond in 1957.

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1. legislative filibuster: A procedural maneuver in the US Senate that allows a senator or a group of senators to prolong debate and delay a vote on a bill or other matter.

2. talking filibuster: A type of filibuster where a senator speaks continuously to delay a vote, often without yielding the floor to other senators.

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Culture

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Filibustering is a significant tactic in parliamentary procedures, particularly in the US Senate, to delay or block legislative action. It has been used extensively in political debates to stall or obstruct legislation.

How to Memorize "filibustering"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Think of 'filibuster' as 'fill up theuster' - fill up the chamber with lengthy speeches to delay action.

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