ongoing obstruction
[/ˈɒŋɡoʊɪŋ əbˈstrʌkʃən/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing obstructions
obstrução contínua
1. A persistent blockage or hindrance that continues over a period of time without resolution
The ongoing obstruction in the pipeline caused delays in water supply for weeks.
A obstrução contínua no encanamento causou atrasos no fornecimento de água por semanas.
2. In legal or political contexts, continuous interference with normal processes or procedures
The senator faced charges of ongoing obstruction of justice during the investigation.
O senador enfrentou acusações de obstrução contínua da justiça durante a investigação.
3. Medical term for prolonged blockage of airways or blood vessels
The patient suffered from ongoing obstruction of the respiratory tract.
O paciente sofria de obstrução contínua das vias respiratórias.
In Brazilian legal and administrative contexts, 'obstrução contínua' is commonly used in formal documents and court proceedings. In the United States, 'ongoing obstruction' gained significant prominence in legal terminology following high-profile political investigations and is frequently referenced in criminal and civil court contexts.
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