Interposition
Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪntɝˈpəzɪʃən/
Interposition (noun)
- An act of coming between two people or things to stop contact or prevent something from happening.
- The act of putting an object or material between two surfaces or parts.
- 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.