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antifilibuster

A US political term describing an action, rule, person, or position that opposes or seeks to prevent filibustering — the tactic of prolonging Senate debate to delay or block legislation.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

A US political term describing an action, rule, person, or position that opposes or seeks to prevent filibustering — the tactic of prolonging Senate debate to delay or block legislation. Used primarily in political journalism, legislative commentary, and academic discussion of American legislative procedure. Carries a policy-wonk register and is typically found in contexts debating Senate rules reform. Not broadly used as casual slang; it functions more as a descriptive political compound adjective.

The senator's antifilibuster stance put her at odds with members of her own party who relied on the tactic to block legislation.
Origin: Compound of the prefix 'anti-' (against) and 'filibuster' (from Spanish 'filibustero', originally a freebooting pirate, later applied to obstructionist parliamentary tactics); in US political usage since at least the mid-20th century. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(US, politics) Opposing or preventing filibuster.

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