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 ]