intercept

intercept, n. Family law. A mechanism by which a portion of an obligor’s unemployment benefits, disability income, income-tax refund, or lottery winnings is automatically diverted to a child-support-enforcement agency to satisfy past-due support obligations.

intercept, vb.

1. To divert (money) from a payee to satisfy a financial obligation of the payee.

2. To covertly receive or listen to (a communication). • The term usu. refers to covert reception by a law-enforcement agency. See WIRETAPPING. [Cases: Telecommunications 494. C.J.S. Telegraphs, Telephones, Radio, and Television §§ 247–249, 254, 264–265.]

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