Interventions
/ɪntərˈvɛnʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Acts or processes of becoming involved in a legal dispute or proceeding, often by a third party, to protect an interest.
The court allowed the interventions of several interested parties in the lawsuit.
Forms
- intervention (singular)
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Commentary
Interventions typically require court approval and serve to protect the intervener's legal interest distinct from the original parties.
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