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Definition of closure

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Closure (v. t.) A method of putting an end to debate and securing an immediate vote upon a measure before a legislative body. It is similar in effect to the previous question. It was first introduced into the British House of Commons in 1882. The French word cloture was originally applied to this proceeding.

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Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm..

Implosion :: Implosion (n.) A sudden compression of the air in the mouth, simultaneously with and affecting the sound made by the closure of the organs in uttering p, t, or k, at the end of a syllable (see Guide to Pronunciation, //159, 189); also, a similar compression made by an upward thrust of the larynx without any accompanying explosive action, as in the peculiar sound of b, d, and g, heard in Southern Germany..

Embracement :: Embracement (n.) State of being contained; inclosure.

Courtyard :: Courtyard (n.) A court or inclosure attached to a house.

Homestead :: Homestead (n.) The home place; a home and the inclosure or ground immediately connected with it.

Paddock :: Paddock (n.) A small inclosure for pasture; esp., one adjoining a stable..

Sty :: Sty (v. i.) A pen or inclosure for swine.

Dispark :: Dispark (v. t.) To set at large; to release from inclosure.

Kraal :: Kraal (n.) An inclosure into which are driven wild elephants which are to be tamed and educated.

Immure :: Immure (n.) A wall; an inclosure.

Open :: Open (a.) Uttered, as a consonant, with the oral passage simply narrowed without closure, as in uttering s..

Impalement :: Impalement (n.) That which hedges in; inclosure.

Puteal :: Puteal (n.) An inclosure surrounding a well to prevent persons from falling into it; a well curb.

Tanyard :: Tanyard (n.) An inclosure where the tanning of leather is carried on; a tannery.

Coop :: Coop (n.) An inclosure for keeping small animals; a pen; especially, a grated box for confining poultry..

Stacte :: Stackyard (n.) A yard or inclosure for stacks of hay or grain.

Yard :: Yard (n.) An inclosure within which any work or business is carried on; as, a dockyard; a shipyard..

Shut :: Shut (a.) Formed by complete closure of the mouth passage, and with the nose passage remaining closed; stopped, as are the mute consonants, p, t, k, b, d, and hard g..

Vineyard :: Vineyard (n.) An inclosure or yard for grapevines; a plantation of vines producing grapes.

Obelion :: Obelion (n.) The region of the skull between the two parietal foramina where the closure of the sagittal suture usually begins.