n. [ From L. interpositus, p. p. of interponere. See Interposition. ] An intermediate depot or station between one commercial city or country and another. Mitford. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. interpositio a putting between, insertion, fr. interponere, interpositum: cf. F. interposition. See Interpone, Position. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The act of interposing, or the state of being interposed; a being, placing, or coming between; mediation. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The thing interposed. [ 1913 Webster ]