Criminal Law

Obstruction of Justice

/ ob-STRUK-shun of JUS-tis /

Definition

Interfering with the administration of law or court proceedings.

Used in Context

“Destroying evidence constitutes obstruction of justice.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: obstruere, to build against

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