INTERVENTION

/ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 19

Scrabble letter values: I₁N₁T₁E₁R₁V₄E₁N₁T₁I₁O₁N₁ = 15

Definition

noun the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.). — synonyms: intercession
noun a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries. — synonyms: interference
noun the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others. — synonyms: interposition
noun (law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress.
noun care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury). — synonyms: treatment

“it occurs without human intervention”
“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”