ἔφεξις

A. = ἐπισχεσία, excuse, pretext, τοῦ δ’ ἔφεξιν; = τίνος χάριν; Ar. V. 338 (troch.), cf. E. Fr. 599 (tragic use, acc. to Sch. Ar. l.c.).

II. checking, stopping, IG 12(9).207.10 (Eretria).