Interception

Origin

From Old French interception, from Latin interceptio

Full definition of interception

Noun

1. An act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted.
2. (American football) A passing play where the ball is received by the opposing team.
3. (rugby) a pass that is intercepted by an opposing player.

Derived terms

• (rugby) interception try