Interposition

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪntɝˈpəzɪʃən/

Interposition (noun)

  1. An act of coming between two people or things to stop contact or prevent something from happening.
  2. The act of putting an object or material between two surfaces or parts.
  3. A formal request in court to stop a claim or action by raising a legal challenge.

Examples

  • The interposition of a guard stopped the argument.
  • Her interposition between them prevented a fight.