obstructionism
nounUK /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən.ɪz(.ə)m/
Etymology From obstruction + -ism.
1
A deliberate policy of obstructing something, especially a political process or body.
- The most promising mode of attack for the right may be state-led obstructionism.2010 October 14, “Coming back to bite him”, in The Economist:
- Derived terms
- obstructionist