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Impedimenta

Definition

Impedimenta refers to the baggage or equipment that slows down progress or hinders movement. In Latin, it specifically refers to the baggage carried by an army.

Related terms

Baggage: Refers to personal belongings or luggage that someone carries during a journey.

Encumbrance: Means something that burdens or obstructs progress.

Hindrance: Describes anything that causes delay or difficulty in achieving a goal.

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