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noun
A rule that limits or forbids the consideration or discussion of a particular topic by members of a legislative or decision-making body.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: closure, cloture, gag law
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: order, rules of order, parliamentary law, parliamentary procedure
Narrower terms: closure by compartment, guillotine
History
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