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Choose the correct word for ''act in an obstructive manner in a legislative assembly, especially by speaking at inordinate length.''  

Choose the correct word for ''act in an obstructive manner in a legislative assembly, especially by speaking at inordinate length.''   Correct Answer Filibuster

The correct answer is option 1.

Filibuster means to act in an obstructive manner in a legislative assembly, especially by speaking at inordinate length.

For eg; A single speaker held up the legislation by filibustering.

It is clear from the example that filibuster is the appropriate word.

Catalyst means a person or thing that precipitates an event.

Impetus means something that makes a process or activity happen or happens more quickly.

Incentive means a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

So, options 2,3 and 4 are incorrect

 
 
 
 

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