interposition

Translations

interpositionnoun
interpositions
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The interposition of a barrier prevented the two groups from clashing.
L’interposition d’une barrière a empêché les deux groupes de s’affronter.
interventionAu sens d’intervention d’un tiers pour médiation ou résolution d’un conflit.
The interposition of the mediator helped to resolve the dispute between the two companies.
L’intervention du médiateur a aidé à résoudre le différend entre les deux entreprises.
Additional translations
interpositionTerme historique et politique employé dans le contexte du droit constitutionnel américain.

Definitions

interpositionnoun
The act of placing something between other things, or the condition of being placed between other things.
The interposition of a barrier prevented the two groups from clashing.
Interference or intervention by a third party in a situation, often to mediate or resolve a conflict.
The interposition of the mediator helped to resolve the dispute between the two companies.
In U.S. history, the claimed right of a state to oppose actions of the federal government that the state deems unconstitutional.
The doctrine of interposition was invoked by some states during the civil rights movement.