obstruction
uhb struhk shuhn
- n any structure that makes progress difficult
- n the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
- n something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan - n the act of obstructing
obstruction of justice - n getting in someone's way
- If Mukasey decides to pursue a criminal obstruction of justice investigation, that could raise the risk of precisely the sort of exposure the CIA interrogators would prefer to avoid.
- Indicted on 14 criminal counts on April 5, 1974, the owner of the New York Yankees plead guilty to obstruction of justice and conspiring to make illegal contributions to President .
- Convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice and two counts of perjury; awaiting sentencing.