Intervened
/ɪnˈtərviːnd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of intervene, meaning to become involved in a legal matter or dispute, often by a third party seeking to protect its interests.
The court allowed the third party to intervene in the lawsuit to protect its rights.
Forms
- intervene
- intervening
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Commentary
'Intervened' is simply the past tense of 'intervene' and does not carry a distinct legal definition separate from the base form.
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