Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the right meaning of the following word.

Cloture

  1. An official procedure in parliament in which debate is stopped and a vote is taken

  2. A coating of very good material that is overlaid over inferior material; an ornamental coating

  3. A halo; a bright circle of light; a radiance surrounding an object or a whole figure to represent sacredness

  4. A doctor who specializes in fitting glasses and diagnosing vision problems

  5. The delicate and orderly way of correctly dealing with a situation or of handling objects; elegance and flair; proper diplomacy
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Explanation

Cloture is a parliamentary procedure used to end a debate and take an immediate vote. It's used to prevent a minority from indefinitely extending debate through a filibuster. The correct answer precisely defines this legislative procedure.

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