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interception

in·ter·cep·tion

US/ɪntɚˈsɛpʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving

  • “he resorted to the interception of his daughter”
  • “;”
2.

(American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team

Origin

Borrowed from Latin interceptiō; compare French interception.

Phrases

  • interception try
  • lawful interception

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