hin·drance 
/ˈhɪndrəns/ noun
plural hin·dranc·es /ˈhɪndrəns/ noun 1 [count] : a person or thing that makes a situation difficult : a person or thing that hinders someone or something
▪ She wanted to sign up for the class, but the cost was a hindrance. [=the class cost too much] ▪ Is my presence here a help or a hindrance? — often + to ▪ I'm afraid you're more of a hindrance to me than a help at this point. ▪ These sanctions are a hindrance to the country's economic growth. 2 [noncount] : the act of making it difficult for someone to act or for something to be done : the act of hindering someone or something
▪ He should be allowed to live where he chooses without hindrance. = (chiefly Brit) He should be allowed to live where he chooses without let or hindrance.
▪ She wanted to sign up for the class, but the cost was a hindrance. [=the class cost too much] ▪ Is my presence here a help or a hindrance? — often + to ▪ I'm afraid you're more of a hindrance to me than a help at this point. ▪ These sanctions are a hindrance to the country's economic growth.
▪ He should be allowed to live where he chooses without hindrance. = (chiefly Brit) He should be allowed to live where he chooses without let or hindrance.
