obstruccionista

Definitions of obstruccionista
  1. noun
    (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
    synonyms: intervención parlamentaria hecha para impedir que una moción se vote
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    type of:
    detención
    the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
  2. noun
    someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
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    type of:
    disputador, polemista
    a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
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