obstructionism
English
editEtymology
editFrom obstruction + -ism.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editobstructionism (countable and uncountable, plural obstructionisms)
- A deliberate policy of obstructing something, especially a political process or body.
- 2010 October 14, “Coming back to bite him”, in The Economist:
- The most promising mode of attack for the right may be state-led obstructionism.