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- filibuster -
[pronounced fil-uh-buh-ster]
n.
1) US Politics
a. The use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority.
b. An exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose.
c. A member of a legislature who makes such a speech.
2) An irregular military adventurer, especially one who engages in unauthorized military expedition into a foreign country to foment or support a revolution.
Word Origin
The word filibuster first appeared between 1580-90. It was taken from Spanish meaning variant.
Example
“The president faces the prospect of a republican filibuster in the senate to block his latest nomination to the supreme court."
