HyperDic: obstruction_of_justice

English > 1 sense of the expression obstruction of justice:
NOUNactobstruction of justiceimpeding those who seek justice in a court (as by trying to influence or intimidate any juror or witness or officer of the court)
English > obstruction of justice: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaningimpeding those who seek justice in a court (as by trying to influence or intimidate any juror or witness or officer of the court); can result in a finding of contempt of court.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
BroaderobstructionThe act of obstructing / obstructing

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