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Guillotine (Noun)

Meaning 1

Instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Related Words

  • Guillotine (verb)

Meaning 2

Closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The committee chairperson invoked the guillotine to cut off further discussion on the contentious clause.
  • Opponents of the bill argued that the guillotine was being used to stifle debate on key issues.
  • The guillotine was imposed on the debate after several hours of contentious discussion.
  • Lawmakers were given a limited time to discuss the amendments before the guillotine fell.
  • The guillotine was used to bring a swift end to the debate on the bill's most divisive provisions.

Synonyms

  • Closure By Compartment

Hypernyms

  • Gag Law
  • Gag Rule
  • Closure
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