What is the meaning of cloture?

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noun

A rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body.
- synonyms: closure, gag rule, gag law

verb

Terminate debate by calling for a vote.
- usage: "debate was closured"; "cloture the discussion"
- synonyms: closure

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