intervention
(noun)
noun
1. the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
- it occurs without human intervention
Similar word(s): intercession
Definition categories: act, engagement, involution, involvement, participation
2. a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
Similar word(s): interference
Definition categories: communication
3. the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
Similar word(s): interposition
Definition categories: act, emplacement, locating, location, placement, position, positioning
4. (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
Definition categories: act, proceeding, proceedings
5. care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Similar word(s): treatment