interception

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the action of stopping and catching something or someone before that thing or person is able to reach a particular place:

the interception of enemy messages

interception of They established a secure communications channel to prevent the interception of critical information.

in team sports, the action of catching, stopping, or taking control of the ball as it is being passed between two players of the opposing team:

An interception gave Philadelphia the ball again in Dallas territory with one minute left in the half.

He made two vital interceptions to block efforts in the final minutes.

(esp. in football) the act of catching a ball intended for someone on the opposing team:

He’s thrown 122 passes without an interception.

the act of stopping someone or something before they can get to a place:

The IT engineer was accused of the illegal interception of private emails.