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Collocations for obstruction - noun

ADJECTIVE

physical
unlawful, wilful (both BrE,law)
bureaucratic
The asylum seekers had to contend with continued bureaucratic obstruction.

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VERB + obstruction

cause, create
The car had been parked in front of the entrance, causing an obstruction.
clear, remove
She had to have surgery to remove an obstruction from her throat.

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PHRASES

obstruction of justice (law)
She was charged with obstruction of justice.

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