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obstruction

/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/ noun C1
  1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed. (countable, uncountable)
  2. Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally (countable, uncountable) · The referee stopped play because of an obstruction by the defender.
  3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death. (countable, uncountable)

Plural obstructions

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