Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Old French interposicion; equivalent to inter- +‎ posicioun.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /intərpɔːziˈsjuːn/, /intərpɔːˈzisjun/

Noun

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interposicion (plural interposicions)

  1. (rare) Movement between two things or objects.
  2. (rare) An intervention diminishing the force of legislation.
  3. (rare) A neutral negotiator between two opposing parties.

Descendants

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  • English: interposition

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