Despite the flurry of activity, the proposals face significant political impediments and no one expects that they will be adopted quickly.

"It removes a significant impediment in terms of getting nontraditional candidates on the ballot."

This assignment, when recorded to an individual's medical history can prove to be a significant impediment to future pursuits.

Moreover, there are significant local impediments to a sound economy, the report said.

The study called for rezoning to help create a hamlet center, but there are significant impediments.

Physical ugliness was not a significant impediment to his work.

A significant impediment to publication and cooperation comes from university patent policies.

Perhaps the most significant impediment would be in the area of broadcasting.

"A surprise finding was that the absence of information about how to buy a home is a significant impediment."

This is a significant impediment to the activities of businesses and prevents them from developing.