hindrance

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The Greek Orthodox patriarchate has lambasted the restrictions as a hindrance of religious freedom and called on all worshippers to flood the church despite Israeli warnings.

From Washington Times

But Moscow says that Russian food and fertiliser exports are compromised by obstacles - such as insurance and payment hindrances - that it says must be removed.

From Reuters

Too many public employees and elected officials view the Public Records Act as a hindrance rather than a tool that empowers the people and supports democracy.

From Seattle Times

While the West has not placed sanctions on Russia's food and fertiliser exports, Moscow says they are compromised by obstacles - such as insurance and payment hindrances - that it says must be removed.

From Reuters

“And so I think that’s going to be a hindrance to them. It creates a certain level of urgency.”

From Washington Post