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

“Attacking California’s public intervenor program is a short-sighted attempt to scapegoat consumer advocates for what is clearly a national crisis,” Carly Fabian, senior insurance policy advocate with the group’s Climate Program, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

Importantly, the intervenor gets paid with insurance money–ultimately homeowners’ premium money–for participating in rate-setting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

The American Chemistry Council, an intervenor on behalf of the EPA, declined immediate comment.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

On Tuesday, the federal intervenor in public security accused Mr Torres of "a structured sabotage operation".

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023

He became the organizer of a group called CRUCIAL, which ultimately entered the desegregation suit as an intervenor and finally brought it into the courtroom after eleven years.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger