Legal Definitions - impedimentum rebus agendis

Impedimentum rebus agendis (im-ped-ə-men-təm ree-bəs ə-jen-dis). [Law Latin] Hist. A hindrance to the transaction of business.

Impedimentum rebus agendis is a Latin term used in law to describe a situation where something is preventing or hindering the transaction of business. This could be anything that gets in the way of completing a task or achieving a goal.

• A power outage that prevents a company from using their computers to complete work is an example of impedimentum rebus agendis.
• A legal dispute that prevents a business from moving forward with a project is also an example of impedimentum rebus agendis.

These examples illustrate how something outside of a company's control can hinder their ability to conduct business. In both cases, the businesses are unable to complete their work due to external factors, which is a hindrance to the transaction of business.