the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.); it occurs without human intervention
[ Syn: intercession ]
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
[ Syn: interference , interference ]
the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
[ Syn: interposition ]
(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'
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
[ Syn: treatment ]