obstructionism

English

Etymology

From obstruction +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən.ɪz(.ə)m/

Noun

obstructionism (countable and uncountable, plural obstructionisms)

1. 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.

Derived terms

• obstructionist