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[ fil -uh -buhs-ter ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈfɪl əˌbʌs tər / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun U.S. Politics . the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority. an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose. a member of a legislature who makes such a speech. an irregular military adventurer, especially one who engages in an unauthorized military expedition into a foreign country to foment or support a revolution.
verb (used without object) U.S. Politics . to impede legislation by irregular or obstructive tactics, especially by making long speeches.
to act as an irregular military adventurer, especially for revolutionary purposes.
verb (used with object) U.S. Politics . to impede (legislation) by irregular or obstructive tactics, especially by making long speeches.
Origin of filibuster 1580–90; <Spanish filibustero <Middle French flibustier, variant of fribustier; see freebooter
OTHER WORDS FROM filibuster fil·i·bus·ter·er, noun fil·i·bus·ter·ism, noun fil·i·bus·ter·ous, adjective an·ti·fil·i·bus·ter, noun, adjective Words nearby filibuster filial generation, filial piety, filiate, filiation, filibeg, filibuster , filicide, filiform, filiform bougie, filiform papilla, filigrain
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Example sentences from the Web for filibuster Whether, in other words, to eliminate the modern filibuster , and make governance possible again.
The definitive case for ending the filibuster | Ezra Klein| October 1, 2020| Vox
All it takes to eliminate the filibuster , and to unlock that agenda, is 51 votes.
The definitive case for ending the filibuster | Ezra Klein| October 1, 2020| Vox
The filibuster for judges is long gone, and soon may disappear from legislative bills as well.
Donald Dossier: Seizing the Moment to Fill RBG’s Seat | Tracy Moran| September 19, 2020| Ozy
To get any of that done, Democrats would need to first secure a majority in the Senate and then end the filibuster .
America needs a democratic revolution | Matthew Yglesias| September 17, 2020| Vox
In terms of the confirmation process, that was up to the Senate to determine and ultimately they decided to get rid of the filibuster in that context.
Does the President Matter as Much as You Think? (Ep. 404) | Stephen J. Dubner| February 6, 2020| Freakonomics
When the former engaged in his drone filibuster , Cruz showed up in support; ditto for Paul when Cruz held an Obamacare filibuster .
Rand Paul Beats Ted Cruz, Saves NSA From ‘Reform’ | Tim Mak, Olivia Nuzzi| November 19, 2014| DAILY BEAST
The Democrats did not by themselves have the votes to defeat a Southern filibuster in the Senate.
Lyndon Johnson’s Last Miracle: The Civil Rights Act Turns 50 | Nicolaus Mills| July 2, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Paul has altered the national conversation once before, with his filibuster on drones.
Rand Paul’s Comments on GOP Voter-ID Laws Mark a Turning Point | James Poulos| May 13, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Senate Democrats failed in their effort to end a filibuster on a bill that would raise minimum wage to $10.10 on Wednesday.
Groundhog Day With Minimum Wage On Capitol Hill | Ben Jacobs| April 30, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Two big matters in particular: the filibuster , and presidential nominations.
Here’s What Happens When the GOP Takes Over the Senate | Michael Tomasky| April 30, 2014| DAILY BEAST
The poor man no longer left the house, for fear of saluting a filibuster .
An Eagle Flight | Jos Rizal
And are there still gobemouches in England who believe in the Filibuster ?
Tony Butler | Charles James Lever
He had always kept out of such musses, and he knew it was violating Federal law to be a filibuster .
The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories | Charles Weathers Bump
He wants his picture painted by the celebrated young American painter and filibuster now sojourning in his down-trodden country.
Cabbages and Kings | O. Henry
Even the word "filibuster ," transformed to a verb, is degraded to the base uses of politics.
By-Ways of War | James Jeffrey Roche
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British Dictionary definitions for filibuster noun the process or an instance of obstructing legislation by means of long speeches and other delaying tactics
Also called: filibusterer a legislator who engages in such obstruction
a buccaneer, freebooter, or irregular military adventurer, esp a revolutionary in a foreign country
verb to obstruct (legislation) with delaying tactics
(intr) to engage in unlawful and private military action
Derived forms of filibuster filibusterer , noun filibusterism , noun Word Origin for filibuster C16: from Spanish filibustero , from French flibustier probably from Dutch vrijbuiter pirate, literally: one plundering freely; see freebooter
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Words related to filibuster procrastination, interference, postponement, delay, opposition, hindrance, stonewalling, talkathon
Cultural definitions for filibuster A strategy employed in the United States Senate, whereby a minority can delay a vote on proposed legislation by making long speeches or introducing irrelevant issues. A successful filibuster can force withdrawal of a bill. Filibusters can be ended only by cloture.
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