'Interposition' definitions:

Definition of 'interposition'

(from WordNet)
noun
The action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts [syn: interjection, interposition, interpolation, interpellation]
noun
The act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others [syn: interposition, intervention]

Definition of 'Interposition'

From: GCIDE
  • Interposition \In`ter*po*si"tion\ (?; 277), n. [L. interpositio a putting between, insertion, fr. interponere, interpositum: cf. F. interposition. See Interpone, Position.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. The act of interposing, or the state of being interposed; a being, placing, or coming between; mediation. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The thing interposed. [1913 Webster]

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