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a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that they oppose
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- n. a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that they oppose
- n a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes