Parliament, motion that “the question be now put” which, if carried, ends debate on subject.
Množina: closures
ETYM Of. closure, Latin clausura, from clauedere to shut. Related to Close.
1. A rule for ending debate in a deliberative body; SYN. cloture, gag rule.
2. Termination of operations; SYN. closedown, closing, shutdown.
To terminate and take a vote; SYN. cloture.