Filibuster
noun'fɪlə,bəstər
Noun
a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
Similar:FilibustererType of:LegislatorDelayer(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
Type of:DelayHoldup
Verb
obstruct deliberately by delaying
Type of:BlockBlockadeEmbarrass
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Similar Words
- Filibusterer