fil·i·bus·ter 1 /'fi-lə-ˌbəs-tər/ n: the use of extreme dilatory tactics in an attempt to delay or prevent action esp. in a legislative assembly; also: an instance of this practice
filibuster 2 vb -tered, -ter·ing
vi: to engage in a filibuster
vt: to subject to a filibuster
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.