interposition

Definition

The act of interposing, or the state of being interposed; a being, placing, or coming between; mediation.

Etymology

From Middle English interposicion, from Old French interposicion, from Latin interpositio.

Example Sentences

• "[…] a Scuffle immediately ensued, which might have produced Mischief, had it not been prevented by the Interposition of Thwackum and the Physician […]"
• "“True, true,” cried Mr. Knightley, with most ready interposition—“very true […]”"
• "As he spoke, he tried to catch the remnant of the paper, but was too late—Lady Anne's eye had been more accurate than to admit such an interposition;..."