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interposition Definition

inter·po·si·tion (in′tər pə zis̸h′ən)

noun

  1. an interposing or being interposed
  2. a thing interposed
  3. ☆ the disputed doctrine that a state may reject a federal mandate that it considers to be encroaching on its rights

Etymology: ME interposicioun < OFr interposicion < L interpositio < pp. of interponere: see interpose

interposition Synonyms

interposition

n.

insertion, intrusion, intercession; see intervention 1.

interposition Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • divine: But the impious project was, by divine interposition, checked.
  • jejunal: Furthermore, jejunal interposition can influence the motility of the entire intestinal tract resulting in a better functional outcome.

Modifies a noun

vein: An interposition vein cuff ( Miller cuff ) may be used to augment the distal anastomosis of a prosthetic infrainguinal bypass.