persistent obstruction
[/pərˈsɪstənt əbˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounpl: persistent obstructions
obstrução persistente
1. A continuous or recurring blockage that prevents normal flow or passage, particularly in medical, legal, or physical contexts
The patient suffered from persistent obstruction of the airways that required surgical intervention.
O paciente sofria de obstrução persistente das vias aéreas que exigiu intervenção cirúrgica.
2. An ongoing deliberate hindrance or impediment to progress or action
The lawyer argued that persistent obstruction of justice warranted additional charges.
O advogado argumentou que a obstrução persistente da justiça justificava acusações adicionais.
3. A physical or structural blockage that remains unresolved over an extended period
Persistent obstruction in the plumbing system led to water damage.
A obstrução persistente no sistema de encanamento causou danos por água.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian medical, legal, and technical spheres. In legal contexts, 'persistent obstruction of justice' (obstrução persistente da justiça) is a serious charge in both Brazilian and American legal systems. Medical usage is universal across Portuguese-speaking regions when referring to chronic blockages requiring intervention.
Related Idioms & Phrases
removal of persistent obstruction
persistent obstruction of justice
clear a persistent obstruction
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