Canadian English Meaning of intervention

intervention

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Definitions and Meaning of intervention in English

Wordnet

intervention (n)

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

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others

(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

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

Webster

intervention (n.)

The act of intervening; interposition.

Any interference that may affect the interests of others; especially, of one or more states with the affairs of another; mediation.

The act by which a third person, to protect his own interest, interposes and becomes a party to a suit pending between other parties.

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