Administrative Service Offices: Binghamton, NY â¢ Norcross, GA â¢ Syracuse, NY â¢ Columbian Life Insurance Company is not licensed in every state. Generic Policy Form Numbers shown. Policy Form Numbers, product specifications and rider availability may vary by state. Form No. 5163CFG (5/16)
Definition of cloister for English Language Learners. : 1  a place where monks or nuns live : a monastery or convent. : 2  a covered path or hall with arches that is on the side of a building (such as a monastery or church) and that has one open side usually facing a courtyard.
Cloture or closure is a concept in parliamentary procedure, which is the backbone of government in many nations of the world. If a motion for cloture passes, debate on the topic at hand must end, and a vote is taken immediately.The concept can be used to defeat filibusters, and it is also used to move voting along, or to avoid the introduction of amendments which are not relevant to the bill at hand.f a motion for cloture passes, debate on the topic at hand must end, and a vote is taken immediately. The concept can be used to defeat filibusters, and it is also used to move voting along, or to avoid the introduction of amendments which are not relevant to the bill at hand.