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cloture

clo.ture \'klo--ch*r\ \'klo-ch(*-)rin\ n or clo.tur.ing [F clo^ture, lit., 
   closure, alter. of MF closure] : the closing or limitation of debate in a 
   legislative body by calling for  a vote or by other authorized methods - 
   cloture vt