filibusterism

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Definitions of filibusterism word

noun filibusterism (dated) Piracy, freebooting; the waging of unauthorised war. 1
noun filibusterism (US) The practice of forcefully and unauthorisedly acquiring control of foreign land. 0
noun filibusterism The practice of delaying legislation by filibuster or other obstructive tactics. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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