Filibusterer: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ๏ธ
filibusterer
[ หfษชlษชหbสstษrษr ]
political strategy
A filibusterer is a member of a legislative body, particularly in the United States, who employs the tactic of speaking at length to delay or prevent a vote on a proposal or policy. This strategy is often used to obstruct legislative action by holding the floor and refusing to yield to other members wishing to speak.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The filibusterer spoke for hours to delay the vote.
- A notorious filibusterer, he became famous for his lengthy speeches.
- The senator played the role of a filibusterer to protect his interests.
Translations
Translations of the word "filibusterer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น filibusteiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฟเคฒเคฟเคฌเคธเฅเคเคฐเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Filibuster
๐ฎ๐ฉ filibuster
๐บ๐ฆ ััะปัะฑัััะตั
๐ต๐ฑ filibuster
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใชใในใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท filibustier
๐ช๐ธ filibustero
๐น๐ท filibuster
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฆฌ๋ฒ์คํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุจุณุชุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ filibuster
๐ธ๐ฐ filibuster
๐จ๐ณ ้ปๆ ่
๐ธ๐ฎ filibuster
๐ฎ๐ธ filibuster
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะปะธะฑัััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแแฃแกแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ filibuster
๐ฒ๐ฝ filibustero
Etymology
The term 'filibuster' stems from the Spanish word 'filibustero', which originally referred to pirates, particularly those who took part in the illegal trading and raiding. The evolution of the word into American political jargon occurred in the 19th century. It became associated with obstructive tactics used by legislators to extend debate and prevent decisions on laws. The practice, closely related to the concept of free speech within legislative bodies, has roots in the U.S. Senate and is historically linked to battles over the passage of civil rights legislation and other contentious issues. Over time, the emphasis on individual senators' rights to prolong debate has led to the development of formal rules and exceptions regarding filibusters in legislative procedures.