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obstruction of justice

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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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Main Entry: ob·struc·tion of justice
Pronunciation: &b-'str&k-sh&n-
: the crime or act of willfully interfering with the process of justice and law esp. by influencing, threatening, harming, or impeding a witness, potential witness, juror, or judicial or legal officer or by furnishing false information in or otherwise impeding an investigation or legal process obstruction of justice led to a more severe sentence>
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