1. (noun) closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill

• closure by compartment

1. (noun) closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill

• closure
• cloture
• gag law
• gag rule

2. (noun) instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people

• instrument of execution

3. (verb) kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine

• behead
• decapitate
• decollate