intercept
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 316 U.S. 129 - Goldman v. United States · 1942Most cited · 1,068 citing opinions
this word indicates the taking or seizure by the way or before arrival at the destined place. It does not ordinarily connote the obtaining of what is to be sent before, or at the moment, it leaves the possession of the proposed sender, or after, or at the moment, it comes into the possession of the intended receiver.
United States Code
18 U.S.C. § 2510 — as used in this chapter (2 versions over time)
“intercept” means the aural or other acquisition of the contents of any wire, electronic, or oral communication through the use of any electronic, mechanical, or other device.1