Interception
(noun)
- The act of intercepting someone or something.
- The act of stopping or blocking the progress of something or someone.
- The act of catching a pass in football.
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin interceptio(n-), from intercipere "seize".
Examples:
- The interception of the enemy's communications was a crucial factor in winning the battle.
- The interception of the terrorist plot prevented a major disaster.
- The quarterback threw a pass, but it was intercepted by the defender.
- His interception of her phone call led to an argument.
- The interception of the shipment of illegal drugs was a significant victory for the police.