Interposition
Pronunciation : In`ter*po*si"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. interpositio a putting between, insertion, fr. interponere, interpositum: cf. F. interposition. See Interpone, Position.]
Definition : 1. The act of interposing, or the state of being interposed; a being, placing, or coming between; mediation.
2. The thing interposed.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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