absolute impediment
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"With respect, your grace, I ask to speak on this absolute impediment, please."
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2015
The man asked to speak to Dr Sentamu about the "absolute impediment" before walking off.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2015
And though these infirmities should not arise to any great height, they always fetter the soul, and are an absolute impediment to her progress towards perfection.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
He did not remember to have met during his long career an invincible resistance or an absolute impediment.
From The Widow Lerouge by Gaboriau, Émile
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