filibuster

/fˈɪlʌbʌstɝ/

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Definitions

Noun
a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
Noun
(law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
Verb
obstruct deliberately by delaying