obstructionism

noun

ob·​struc·​tion·​ism əb-ˈstrək-shə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce obstructionism (audio)
äb-
: deliberate interference with the progress or business especially of a legislative body
obstructionist noun or adjective
obstructionistic adjective

Examples of obstructionism in a Sentence

They accused the other political party of obstructionism.

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of obstructionism was in 1879

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Cite this Entry

“Obstructionism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obstructionism. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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obstructionism

noun
ob·​struc·​tion·​ism əb-ˈstrək-shə-ˌniz-əm How to pronounce obstructionism (audio)
äb-
: deliberate interference with business especially in a legislative body
obstructionist noun or adjective

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