Both Uses of "obstruct" in "The Declaration of Independence"

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Both Uses

obstruct
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The Declaration of Independence
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He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.†

obstructing = blocking or interfering
He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by...
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obstructed = blocked or hindered

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(1) (obstruct)
to block, slow down, or interfere with movement, progress, or action
The exact meaning of obstruct can depend upon its context. For example:
- "obstruct the path" -- block passage through
- "obstruct justice" -- hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
- "obstruct her view" -- get in the way so as to hide from sight
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)