interposition Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
    interpellation; interjection; interpolation.
  2. noun the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
    intervention.

WordNet

In`ter*po*si"tion noun
Etymology
L. interpositio a putting between, insertion, fr. interponere, interpositum: cf. F. interposition. See Interpone, Position.
Definitions
  1. The act of interposing, or the state of being interposed; a being, placing, or coming between; mediation.
  2. The thing interposed.

Webster 1913