legal impediment

Translations
юридическое препятствие
There was a legal impediment to the sale of the property.
Существовало юридическое препятствие для продажи недвижимости.
Definitions
A legal impediment refers to a barrier or obstacle that prevents a person from performing a legal act or fulfilling a legal obligation. This can include laws, regulations, or circumstances that restrict or limit an individual's ability to engage in certain actions or transactions.