filibuster

Definitions of filibuster
  1. noun
    (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
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    oponthoud, opschorting, prorogatie, respijt, temporisatie, uitstel, verlet, verschuiving, verwijl
    the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
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