Enter a clue or pattern or both:

The Clue

Delay legislation (10 letter answer)

The Answer

FILIBUSTER

Tags


Notes

The answer FILIBUSTER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.

Related Clues

Dilatory tactic
Legislative tactic
Capitol Hill ploy
Capitol Hill talkathon
Intransigent senator's tactic

Definition

FILIBUSTER as a noun:

1. (filibuster, filibusterer) = a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
2. a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

FILIBUSTER as a verb:

1. obstruct deliberately by delaying; of legislation