Procedure

Intervention

/ in-tur-VEN-shun /

Definition

Joining an existing lawsuit as a party with a direct interest at stake.

Used in Context

“Environmental groups sought intervention in the federal permit appeal.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: intervenire, to come between

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