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CLOTURE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Cloture.

Cloture - as a noun

A rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closuregag lawgag rule
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
orderparliamentary lawparliamentary procedurerules of order
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cloture - as a verb

Terminate debate by calling for a vote

Example: "Debate was closured"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closure

Example Sentences

"The cloture motion was successful, and the debate was halted."
"The majority leader called for a cloture vote to end the filibuster."
"Without cloture, the legislative session would have continued indefinitely."
"The senator proposed a cloture rule to limit the length of debates."
"After several failed attempts, the cloture resolution finally passed."
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Word Game Points

Is CLOTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cloture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLOTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is CLOTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cloture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLOTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is CLOTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cloture is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLOTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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