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impediment

Main Entry:: im·ped·i·ment
Pronunciation:: \im-ˈpe-də-mənt\
Function:: noun
Date:: 14th century

1: something that impedes ; especially : an organic obstruction to speech2: a bar or hindrance (as lack of sufficient age) to a lawful marriage

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