Hindered
/ˈhɪndərd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Obstructed or impeded, especially in legal processes or rights.
The plaintiff's ability to gather evidence was hindered by the defendant's refusal to cooperate.
- (v.) Past tense of hinder; to create obstacles or difficulties that delay or prevent legal action or enforcement.
The new regulation hindered the company's ability to expand internationally.
Forms
- hinder
- hindering
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Commentary
'Hindered' often describes the status of a party or process affected by obstacles; as a verb, it is past tense of 'hinder', used to denote completed acts of obstruction.
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