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Obstat

Noun:

(1) Catholic Church) An imprimatur given by a censor of books, certifying that the publication is regarded as free from doctrinal error.

(2) Obsolete) An obstacle, obstruction, or impediment.

Example sentences:

(1) The book was approved by the Catholic Church and contains the obstat indicating its doctrinal accuracy.

(2) The fallen tree provided an obstat on the hiking trail, making it difficult for hikers to pass through.

Verb:

To obstruct, impede, or hinder the progress or advancement of something or someone.

Example sentence:

The heavy traffic obstats the smooth flow of vehicles on the highway.

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