obstructionism

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of obstructing or hindering, especially unlawfully.

  - "The political party employed obstructionism tactics to prevent the passage of the bill."
  - "Despite the obstructionism of the union, the construction project was completed on time."

• Noun

  The policy or practice of obstructing or delaying the passage of legislation or the implementation of policies.

  - "The opposition party used obstructionism to prevent the implementation of the new tax law."
  - "The senate committee employed obstructionism tactics to delay the confirmation of the nominee."

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Variants

List of all variants of obstructionism that leads to same result
obstructionism , obstructionisms , obstructionist , obstructionistic , obstructionists

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Etymology

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Obstructionism comes from the Latin word obstructio, which means 'hindrance' or 'obstacle'.

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Trivia

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1. Obstructionism is a common tactic used in politics, but it can also occur in other contexts, such as labor disputes or legal proceedings.

2. The term 'obstructionism' was first used in the political context in the late 1800s.

3. Obstructionism can be a costly tactic, as it can delay progress and lead to additional expenses.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstruct: To hinder or prevent the progress or functioning of something.

2. political obstructionism: The deliberate hindrance or delay of legislation or policy implementation by political opponents.

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Culture

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Obstructionism has been used in political contexts to describe the deliberate hindrance or delay of legislation or policy implementation. It is often used to criticize opposition parties or groups that use such tactics to prevent progress.

How to Memorize "obstructionism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a roadblock or a barrier that is preventing progress. This can help you remember the meaning of obstructionism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of hindrance or obstruction. Think of words like blockage, impediment, or delay.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: O is for Obstruct, S is for hinder, T is for obstruction, R is for resistance, I is for interference, S is for standstill, and I is for impediment.

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