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Interdiction vs Interception - What's the difference?

interdiction | interception |

As nouns the difference between interdiction and interception

is that interdiction is the act of interdicting or something interdicted while interception is an act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted.

interdiction

English

Noun

(interdictions)
  • the act of interdicting or something interdicted
  • the destruction of an enemy's military potential before it can be used
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    interception

    English

    Noun

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

    • Derived terms

    * (rugby) interception try