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CLOTURE

\klˈɒt͡ʃə], \klˈɒt‍ʃə], \k_l_ˈɒ_tʃ_ə]\

Definitions of CLOTURE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language

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terminate debate by calling for a vote; "debate was closured"; "cloture the discussion"
a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

terminate debate by calling for a vote; "debate was closured"; "cloture the discussion"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A closing of debates.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

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