obstructionist

obstructionist
/euhb struk"sheuh nist/, n.
1. a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress.
2. a person who delays or obstructs the business before a legislative body by parliamentary contrivances or legalistic maneuvers.
[1840-50; OBSTRUCTION + -IST]

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