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Meanings of filibusterer in English
Catalan
filibusterisme Spanish
filibusterismo A legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes.
Synonyms
Examples for "filibuster"
Examples for "filibuster"
1
This will put particular pressure on Democrats to use the filibuster judiciously.
2
He has indicated he may support a deal to avoid a filibuster.
3
The Republican minority routinely invoked the filibuster rule to block Obama's nominees.
4
A French filibuster who in 1684 had his headquarters in San Domingo.
5
Control of three-fifths of the Senate is needed to overcome a filibuster.
Usage of filibusterer in English
1
The family is filibusterers by birth, and foreigners by trade.