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filibuster:

U.S. Politics. to impede (legislation) by irregular or obstructive tactics, especially by making long speeches.
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Origin:

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English talk(i)en “to converse, speak,” derivative (with -k suffix) of tale “speech, discourse,” tale; cognate with Frisian (eastern dialect) talken. Dictionary 2: C13 talkien to talk; related to Old English talu tale, Frisian talken to talk. —Dictionary.com. // 

First Known Use of talk: Verb: 13th century. Noun: 14th century. History and Etymology for talk: Verb: Middle English; akin to Old English talu tale. —Merriam-Webster.

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