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The pebble in the shoe of progress, dressed up in formal clothes.
means Something that gets in the way and makes a task harder or slower to accomplish.
from From Old English hindrian, to hold back or keep behind — literally the act of putting someone or something at your rear.
Rooted inthe word hind, meaning back or behind.
Legal cousinobstruction of justice is hindrance with consequences.
Silent Dsneaks in unpronounced, a hindrance to spelling.