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hinder advocacy

[HIN-der AD-və-kə-see]
verb phrase
obstruir a defesa; dificultar a advocacia
1. To impede, obstruct, or create obstacles to the act of publicly supporting or recommending a particular cause, policy, or person
The new regulations hinder advocacy for environmental protection.
As novas regulamentações dificultam a advocacia pela proteção ambiental.
2. To prevent or delay legal representation or defense efforts on behalf of a client or cause
Restrictive laws hinder advocacy for marginalized communities.
Leis restritivas dificultam a defesa das comunidades marginalizadas.
Synonyms
obstruct advocacyimpede advocacyblock advocacysuppress advocacyrestrict advocacy
Antonyms
promote advocacyfacilitate advocacysupport advocacyencourage advocacyadvance advocacy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificultar a advocacia; obstruir a defesa
Standard usage in legal and political contexts
Portugal
prejudicar o patrocínio; dificultar a defesa
Legal terminology may vary slightly

Related Idioms & Phrases

put obstacles in the way
tie someone's hands
stand in the way of
throw a wrench in the works
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