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Interpose vb [MF interposer, fr. L interponere (perf. indic. interposui), fr. inter- + ponere to put -more at Position] vt [1582] 1a: to place in an intervening position b: to put [oneself between: Intrude 2: to put forth by way of interference or intervention 3: to introduce or throw in between the parts of a conversation or argument -vi 1: to be or come between 2: to step in between parties at variance: Intervene 3: Interrupt
-syn Interpose, Interfere, Intervene, Mediate, Intercede mean to come or go between. Interpose often implies no more than this [interposed herself between him and the door]. Interfere implies hindering [noise interfered with my concentration]. Intervene may imply an occuring in space or time between two things or a stepping in to stop a confliect [quarreled until the manager intervened]. Mediate implies intervening between hostile factions [mediated between the parties]. Intercede implies acting in behalf of an offender in begging mercy or forgiveness [interceded on our behalf].
-syn see in addition Introduce
Interposition n [14c] 1a: the act of interpsoing b: the action of a state whereby its soveignty is placed between its citizens and the federal government 2: something interposed
[Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th Edition. Springfield, MA, USA: Merriam-Webster, Inc. 1995.]
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