intervenor
noun
a person who intervenes, especially in a lawsuit.
intervener
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a variation of
intervenor.
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a word derived from
intervene.
interveneverb (used without object)to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate.
Example Sentences
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CEO Musk, joined the proceedings as an intervener defendant shortly after the suit was filed.
From Reuters ● Nov. 4, 2021
Kat Owens is project director for the Women’s Legal Education & Action Fund, which was granted intervener status in the Supreme Court appeal.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2021
Jenner said she joined the lawsuit as an intervener to ensure transparency in the process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2021
ILGA-Europe had acted as a third party intervener in the case to support Coman and Hamilton.
From Slate ● Jun. 7, 2018
A "main intervener" sues both parties and thus starts a new trial.
From My Life and My Efforts by Gunther Olesch
