From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishimpedimentaim‧ped‧i‧men‧ta /ɪmˌpedəˈmentə/ noun [plural] WITHthings that you think you need to have or do, but which can slow your progress – often used humorously
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impedimenta• Let us next consider the psychological and artistic impedimenta that Green brought with him into the crucible.• There was little benefit from carping about the organizational source of the disciplinary impedimenta.• Leaving the engine running, he then returned to the house to collect his executive briefcase and other relevant impedimenta.Origin impedimenta (1600-1700) Latin plural of impedimentum; → IMPEDIMENT 