obstruction of justice

obstruction of justice

n.

The criminal offense, under common law and according to the statutes of many jurisdictions, of obstructing the administration and due process of law.

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Noun

1.

obstruction of justice - impeding those who seek justice in a court (as by trying to influence or intimidate any juror or witness or officer of the court); can result in a finding of contempt of court obstruction - the act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice" law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"