interception

[in-ter-sep-shuhn]

noun

1. an act or instance of intercepting.

2. the state or fact of being intercepted.

3. Military.

   1. the engaging of an enemy force in an attempt to hinder or prevent it from carrying out its mission.

   2. the monitoring of enemy radio transmission to obtain information.

Word History and Origins

Origin of interception¹

First recorded in 1590–1600, interception is from the Latin word interceptiōn- (stem of interceptiō ). See intercept, -ion

Example Sentences

When the dust settled, after a last-second interception sealed a 30-24 Ducks win, the teams had combined for a mind-boggling 41 points over the final period and the two overtimes.

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So far this season, he has completed 74.6% of his passes, tossing 13 touchdowns and just three interceptions, while running for 294 yards and two scores.

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Quarterback Jack Thomas of Palisades has 23 touchdown passes with two interceptions.

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This is his sixth season, all with the Chargers, and for his career has five interceptions and 21 passes defensed.

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It also said the interceptions violated international maritime and humanitarian law.

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