intervention meaning and definition

INTERVENTION noun

Definition of intervention (noun)

1. the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
   • "it occurs without human intervention"
   • synonyms: intercession
2. a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
   • synonyms: interference
   • antonym: noninterference
3. the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
   • synonyms: interposition
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"
5. care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
   • synonyms: treatment