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obstruction

[uhb-struhk-shuhn] / əbˈstrʌk ʃən /


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Prosecutors sought a 10-year prison term on Friday for charges including obstruction of justice, after Yoon allegedly excluded cabinet members from a martial law meeting and in January blocked investigators from detaining him.

From Barron's

While a new indictment against him has yet to materialize, he may face charges similar to obstruction of justice and lying to Congress.

From Salon

Prosecutors weighed charges of bribery, obstruction and disclosing information from a criminal investigation for financial gain.

From Los Angeles Times

The incident disrupted some shipping movements and the P&O Cruises ship Iona was delayed in departing from Southampton because of the obstruction.

From BBC

"It was submitted that the process of investigation has faced undue interference and obstruction, allegedly by Batuk personnel, which continues to hinder the delivery of justice," it added.

From BBC