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interception

[in-ter-sep-shuhn]

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noun

an act or instance of intercepting.
the state or fact of being intercepted.
Military.��
1. the engaging of an enemy force in an attempt to hinder or prevent it from carrying out its mission.
2. the monitoring of enemy radio transmission to obtain information.

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Word History and Origins

First recorded in 1590–1600, interception is from the Latin word ��Գٱ��پ�ō��- (stem of ��Գٱ��پ�ō ). See intercept, -ion

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Instead, communication occurred through older technology deemed more secure, like cable phones, or via trusted intermediaries, all in an effort to minimise the risk of interception or detection.

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Earlier, Israeli human rights group Adalah said they were being transferred to Ben Gurion Airport "after more than 72 hours in Israeli custody following the unlawful interception of the Madleen Freedom Flotilla in international waters".

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Loud explosions would mark a successful interception, or a drone reaching its target.

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He passed for 2,014 yards and 24 touchdowns with just one interception.

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He also regularly passed on detailed information to the authorities in the UK and Middle East that, in some cases, led to the interception of huge shipments of drugs.

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intercept interceptor

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