IMPEDIMENT

Definition:

1. [noun] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
   Synonyms: hindrance, deterrent, balk, baulk, check, handicap
   
   
2. [noun] any structure that makes progress difficult
   Synonyms: obstruction, obstructor, obstructer
   
   

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