1. engaging in prolonged speaking or other tactics to delay or prevent legislative action
Usage: political/legislative context

1. the act of using prolonged speaking or other delaying tactics to obstruct legislative proceedings
Usage: political/legislative context

Examples

• The senator was filibustering to prevent the vote on the controversial bill.
• Opposition members began filibustering when they realized they lacked the votes to stop the legislation.
• The filibustering lasted for over twelve hours straight.
• Critics accused the minority party of filibustering important reforms.
• Parliamentary rules were changed to limit filibustering tactics.
• The marathon filibustering session drew national attention to the debate.