in·ter·ven·tion /ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/
1. the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.); "it occurs without human intervention"
synset: intervention, intercession
2. a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
synset: intervention, interference
antonym: nonintervention, noninterference
3. the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
synset: interposition, intervention
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"
synset: intervention
5. care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
synset: treatment, intervention
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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