obstructionism
English
Etymology
From obstruction + -ism.
Pronunciation
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Noun
obstructionism (countable and uncountable, plural obstructionisms)
- A deliberate policy of obstructing something, especially a political process or body.
- 2010, "Coming back to bite him", The Economist, 14 Oct 2010:
- The most promising mode of attack for the right may be state-led obstructionism.
- 2010, "Coming back to bite him", The Economist, 14 Oct 2010: