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Intercept an order to execute? (4,3)

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I believe the answer is:

head off

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'intercept' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for head off that I've seen before include "Intercept - at the pass?" , "Escape" , "Avoid" , "Block" , "demand of Queen of Hearts" .)

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