noun
also hin·der·ance ˈhind(ə)rən(t)s
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English hinderaunce, from hindren, hinderen to hinder + -aunce -ance — more at hinder
1. : the state of being hindered
his rebellion against … his tremor of knee and hindrance of speech — Glenway Wescott
2. : the action of hindering
hindrance of industry by too easily obtained patents — Journal of Patent Office Society
3. : something that hinders : block , drawback
sunken hulks that are a hindrance to navigation