Obstacle
/ˈɒbstəkəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A thing that blocks one's way or prevents progress.
The construction created an obstacle to the project's completion.
- (n.) A legal impediment that hinders execution or enforcement of a law or contract.
The discovery of a legal obstacle delayed the contract enforcement.
Forms
- obstacles
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Commentary
Commonly used to describe both physical and legal hindrances; precise context distinguishes physical from procedural obstacles.
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