Sentence:  [H]is Majeſty, long ſince weary of the yoke of all Parliaments, (the only <WSD>"Remora</WSD>" to his abſolute intended Monarchy) and repenting of the Act for continuing this, [...] is now reſolved (in proſecution of his priſtine Counſels) by force or policy to diſſolve this Parliament in diſcontent, [...] 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A delay; a hindrance, an obstacle.