intervenor

American  

[in-ter-vee-ner] / ˌɪn tərˈvi nər /

Or intervener

noun

1. a person who intervenes, especially in a lawsuit.

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Other Word Forms

• nonintervener noun
• nonintervenor noun

Etymology

Origin of intervenor

First recorded in 1615–25; intervene + -or ²

Example Sentences

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara in October proposed his own regulations that would tighten reimbursements and other rules governing intervenors.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, current Commissioner Ricardo Lara wants to more tightly regulate the process and make it harder for so-called “intervenors” to get reimbursed for their work.

From Los Angeles Times

Reached for comment, a spokesperson for the North Carolina Board of Elections directed Salon to its legal filing arguing against allowing intervenors in the case.

From Salon

Under Proposition 103, as a so-called intervenor, the group can bill for its time spent on such cases.

From Los Angeles Times

By far the main intervenor is Consumer Watchdog.

From Los Angeles Times