Meaning & Definition of Intervention in English
English⟶
Intervention
/ɪntərvɛnʃən/
noun
1. The act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
- "It occurs without human intervention"
synonym:
- intervention,
- intercession
2. A policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
synonym:
- intervention,
- interference
3. The act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
synonym:
- interposition,
- intervention
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"
synonym:
- intervention
5. Care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
synonym:
- treatment,
- intervention
Examples of using
My intervention on your behalf is the only reason you still have a job.
It has been shown in most studies on this subject that intervention of the legislature had adverse effects.