intervention-n
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: intervention
sense: 01025184-n
part of speech: noun

01025184-n
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition:
  value: (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
example: the purpose of intervention is to prevent unnecessary duplication of lawsuits
ili: i40764
lexfile: noun.act
part of speech: noun
domain topic: 08458195-n
hypernym: 01187304-n