interception

noun an-tehr-sehp-SYOHN Rare

Origin: Latin interceptio, from intercipere (to seize between)

Usage Note

Interception is used in military, sports, and communications contexts. In French football (soccer) it refers to a tackle or ball recovery; in American football borrowed into French commentary it keeps its English sports sense. Intercepter is the related verb, and intercepteur can refer to an interceptor aircraft.

Examples

"L'interception du message a déjoué le complot."

Natural Translation

The interception of the message foiled the plot.

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