definition of
intervention

[1] #1 intervention n. [intercession] the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.); "it occurs without human intervention". wn

[2] #2 intervention n. [interference] a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries. wn

[3] #3 intervention n. [interposition] the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others. wn

[4] #4 intervention n. (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 in. wn

[5] #5 intervention n. [treatment] care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury). wn