nuclear option
📖 Definitions
noun
1. The option to use nuclear weapons in a conflict.
2. The most drastic or extreme measure among a range of available options.
3. In the US Senate, a change to the rules that allows a simple majority vote to overcome a filibuster instead of the usual supermajority requirement.
💬 Usage Examples
“The nuclear option might be a vote of no confidence in the prime minister.” Dealers and No-Dealers; The Economist (London, UK); Jun 15, 2019.