Obstructionism: meaning, definitions and examples
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obstructionism
[ əbˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm ]
political
The practice of deliberately delaying or blocking progress, especially in a political context.
Synonyms
hindrance, obstruction, obstructionist behavior
Examples of usage
- The opposition party was accused of obstructionism in order to prevent the passing of the new law.
- His constant obstructionism only served to hinder the development of the project.
legal
The act or practice of deliberately impeding justice or the judicial process.
Synonyms
delay tactics, interference, obstruction of justice
Examples of usage
- The lawyer's constant obstructionism in the courtroom led to several delays in the trial.
- The judge warned the defendant about the consequences of continued obstructionism.
Translations
Translations of the word "obstructionism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obstrucionismo
🇮🇳 अवरोधवाद
🇩🇪 Obstruktionismus
🇮🇩 obstruksionisme
🇺🇦 обструкціонізм
🇵🇱 obstrukcjonizm
🇯🇵 妨害主義 (ぼうがいしゅぎ)
🇫🇷 obstructionnisme
🇪🇸 obstruccionismo
🇹🇷 obstrüksiyonizm
🇰🇷 의사 방해주의 (uisa banghaejuui)
🇸🇦 إعاقة
🇨🇿 obstrukcionismus
🇸🇰 obštrukcionizmus
🇨🇳 阻挠主义 (zǔnáo zhǔyì)
🇸🇮 obstrukcionizem
🇮🇸 þrjóski
🇰🇿 кедергілік
🇬🇪 ობსტრუქციონიზმი
🇦🇿 maneçilik
🇲🇽 obstruccionismo
Word origin
The term 'obstructionism' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the word 'obstruction,' meaning to block or hinder. It gained prominence in political discourse, particularly in reference to actions taken to impede legislative processes. Over time, 'obstructionism' has come to encompass various forms of deliberate obstruction, whether in politics, law, or other domains.