From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Hindering justice may earn you a fine
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impeding
- retarding
- stopping
- Delaying
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Hindering; make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.
impeding; delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.