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Date: 1600-1700
Language: Latin
Origin: , plural of impedimentum; IMPEDIMENT

impedimenta

 noun
     
im‧ped‧i‧men‧ta [plural]
things that you think you need to have or do, but which can slow your progress - often used humourously
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