1. A barrier or obstacle that prevents or hinders the provision of assistance, aid, or support to someone or something
Language differences created an assistance impediment in the emergency response.
As diferenças linguísticas criaram um obstáculo à assistência na resposta de emergência.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, any factor that impedes the delivery of required assistance or services
Lack of funding was a major assistance impediment to the social program.
A falta de financiamento foi um obstáculo importante à assistência do programa social.