filibuster — A political procedure where a legislator speaks for an extended time to delay or prevent a vote on a bill
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A political procedure where a legislator speaks for an extended time to delay or prevent a vote on a bill
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/
Korean meaning: 법안 표결을 지연시키거나 방해하기 위해 의원이 장시간 연설하는 정치적 수법
Korean pronunciation: **필**리버스터
Example Sentences
- The politician read the entire phone book during his 18-hour filibuster, making even his own party members question his sanity.
- She threatened to filibuster the budget proposal unless funding for schools was increased.
- The filibuster lasted so long that the janitor had to bring sleeping bags for the other senators.
filibuster
NOUN//ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər//
A political procedure where a legislator speaks for an extended time to delay or prevent a vote on a bill
a determined legislator stands at the podium gesturing emphatically while speaking at great length. The speaker holds a thick stack of papers and appears to be reading continuously from them. Other legislators in nearby seats show signs of exhaustion and frustration from the extended speech. Some lawmakers check their watches while others lean back in their chairs looking impatient. A large clock on the wall shows that many hours have passed during this ongoing speech. a political procedure where a legislator speaks for an extended time to delay or prevent a vote on a bill
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Origin
From Dutch 'vrijbuiter' meaning 'free booter' or pirate, which passed through Spanish 'filibustero' and French 'flibustier' before entering English. The political sense developed in 19th-century America, comparing legislative obstruction to pirates 'hijacking' parliamentary proceedings.
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“The politician read the entire phone book during his 18-hour filibuster, making even his own party members question his sanity.”
“She threatened to filibuster the budget proposal unless funding for schools was increased.”
“The filibuster lasted so long that the janitor had to bring sleeping bags for the other senators.”
“Modern filibusters don't require continuous speaking, unlike the traditional stand-and-talk method.”
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