kangaroo closure en · NOUN
Etymology
The skipping over certain amendments is likened to a kangaroo's leaps.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) In parliamentary procedure, the situation where the chairman or speaker selects certain amendments for discussion and excludes others.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kangaroo closures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |