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impediment

/ɪm'pɛdəmənt/

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noun
any structure that makes progress difficult
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impedimenta obstructer obstruction obstructor

type of:
structure construction
noun
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
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balk baulk check deterrent handicap hinderance hindrance

type of:
difficulty

Definition that contains impediment

unobstructed free from impediment or obstruction or hindrance
diriment impediment (canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage)
stumbling block any obstacle or impediment
facilitative freeing from difficulty or impediment
in someone's way forming a hindrance, impediment, or obstruction
in the way forming a hindrance, impediment, or obstruction