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a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body

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  1. n. a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
  2. n. any law that limits freedom of the press
  3. A law or ruling prohibiting proper or free debate, as in closure. [Colloq. or Cant]
  4. A law or ruling prohibiting proper or free debate, as inclosure. [Colloq. or Cant]