[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["U.S. Politics.the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority.an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose.a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.", "the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority.", "an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose.", "a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.", "an irregular military adventurer, especially one who engages in an unauthorized military expedition into a foreign country to foment or support a revolution."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["U.S. Politics.to impede legislation by irregular or obstructive tactics, especially by making long speeches.", "to act as an irregular military adventurer, especially for revolutionary purposes."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["U.S. Politics.to impede (legislation) by irregular or obstructive tactics, especially by making long speeches."]}]