Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cloture
Noun
/ˈkloʊ.tʃər/
Definition
Cloture is a procedure used in parliamentary procedure to end a debate and bring a bill or motion to a vote.
Examples
- The Senate invoked cloture to limit the debate on the bill.
- After hours of discussion, the speaker called for a cloture to move forward with the vote.
- The use of cloture was necessary to prevent endless delays in the legislative process.
Meaning
It is primarily used in legislative assemblies to prevent filibustering and ensure that legislative business can be concluded in a timely manner.
Synonyms
- closure
- termination
- end
