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Filibuster
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filibuster, parlamentní obstrukce
a legislative tactic used to delay or block the passage of a bill by giving prolonged speeches or using other time-consuming methods
Příklady
The filibuster ended when the majority invoked cloture.
Filibuster skončil, když většina vyvolala ukončení debaty.
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filibuster, obstrukcionista
a legislator who engages in prolonged speaking to delay or obstruct legislative action
Příklady
The filibuster was both admired and criticized for his persistence.
Filibuster byl jak obdivován, tak kritizován za svou vytrvalost.
to filibuster
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filibustrovat, zdržovat dlouhými projevy
(in a legislature) to prevent imposing the required procedures by making long speeches
Intransitive: to filibuster
Transitive: to filibuster a bill or legislation
Příklady
He filibustered until the session ran out of time.
Filibusteroval, dokud zasedání nevypršel čas.
