cloture
Pronunciation:
/ˈkloʊ.tjʊə(ɹ)//ˈkloʊ.tʃɚ/noun
Definitions
In legislative assemblies that permit unlimited debate (that is, a filibuster): a motion, procedure or rule by which debate is ended so that a vote may be taken on the matter. For example, in the United States Senate, a three-fifths majority vote of the body is required to invoke cloture and terminate debate.
verb
Definitions
To end legislative debate by this means.