obstruction

Definition

The time-honored political tradition of throwing procedural wrenches into the legislative machinery to slow or halt bills you don't like. It's democracy's emergency brake, used liberally by whichever party isn't getting their way at the moment. Common tactics include filibusters, committee delays, and the ancient art of parliamentary procedure weaponization.

Example Usage

The minority party engaged in systematic obstruction, turning what should have been a routine vote into a three-week procedural nightmare.

Source: Common legislative terminology

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