I. ˈklōchə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: French clôture, alteration (influenced by such words as fermeture closing, ouverture opening) of Old French closure — more at closure
: the closing or limitation of debate in a legislative body by calling for a vote or by other authorized methods — compare guillotine , kangaroo closure
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to end debate of by cloture