im‧ped‧i‧men‧ta /ɪmˌpedəˈmentə, ɪmˌpedɪˈmentə/
noun [plural][
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: Latin;
Origin: plural of impedimentum; ⇒ impediment]
things that you think you need to have or do, but which can slow your progress – often used humorously
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