Intervention

noun
,ɪntər'vɛnʃən

Noun

  • the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

    it occurs without human intervention

    Similar:Intercession
    Type of:ParticipationInvolvementInvolution
  • (law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings

    the purpose of intervention is to prevent unnecessary duplication of lawsuits

    Type of:ProceedingProceedings
  • the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others

    Similar:Interposition
    Type of:PositioningLocatingPlacement
  • a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

    Similar:Interference
  • care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

    Similar:Treatment
    Type of:AidAttentionCare

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