English to English noun
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the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.) | | Example: it occurs without human intervention
source: wordnet30
2 |
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries | | source: wordnet30
3 |
the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others | | source: wordnet30
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 | | Example: the purpose of intervention is to prevent unnecessary duplication of lawsuits
source: wordnet30
5 |
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) | | source: wordnet30
6 |
The act of intervening; interposition. | | source: webster1913
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