intervention as in the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
- "it occurs without human intervention"
Synonyms
- intercessiona prayer to God on behalf of another person ; the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
intervention as in a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
Synonyms
- interferencea policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries ; the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding ; electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication ; (American football) blocking a player's path with your body; any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
intervention as in the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
Synonyms
- interpositionthe action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts ; the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
intervention as in (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"
intervention as in care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Synonyms
- treatmentcare provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) ; the management of someone or something; a manner of dealing with something artistically; an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic