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noun
An agreement allowing one of the parties in a contract a certain amount of discretion to determine the exact scope or extent of their obligations under it, or for allowing an agreement for an indefinite period.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, law
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noun
A pact or promise made by the party leaders in the United States Senate to limit the amount of time permitted for debating a new law or amending a change to an existing law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: government, politics
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History
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