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intervenor

intervenor

1 9.5
A person or group who joins a court case to protect an interest
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərˈviːnər/
  • Formal
translation icon : interviniente
  • RESTORE: The North Woods, an environmental group, also joined the suit as an intervenor. Id.
  • objections of intervenors
  • intervenor funding
  • intervenor services

Examples

  • Would-be intervenors must demonstrate a sufficient stake in the outcome and their ability to contribute toward resolving the dispute.

    Academic text (2006)

  • 171. The Wisconsin Public Intervenor entered as a party defendant.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Since April 1, 1990, Ontario has provided intervenors with a statutory right to intervenor funding.

    Academic text (1992)

  • A funding panel is established to conduct a hearing of the application, and may make an award of intervenor funding against the proponent of the undertaking.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The role of localities under FIFRA in regulating pesticides was the central issue of Wisconsin Public Intervenor v. Mortier.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The environmental organization was accepted as an intervenor to voice its concerns in the legal case.

  • To protect its interests, the nonprofit acted as an intervenor in the ongoing litigation regarding land use.

  • The court allowed several groups to participate as intervenors to ensure all viewpoints were represented.

Synonyms

intermediary
vsintervenor
35 6.8

A person or group who helps different sides agree

enters legal proceedings to present a viewpoint, not to bridge parties
intercessor
vsintervenor
2 8.8

A person who helps two people or groups agree

enters court cases to protect an interest rather than only pleading for others
intervener
vsintervenor
  • UK
1 6.0

A person or group who becomes involved to help stop a conflict and solve a dispute

enters court cases to protect an interest or present a viewpoint
intermediator
vsintervenor
1 7.7

A person who helps two sides talk and reach an agreement

enters official cases to protect interests rather than negotiating between parties
interposer
vsintervenor
8.4

A person who helps two sides in a dispute to find a solution

enters formal legal proceedings rather than just mediating disputes

Surface Forms

intervenor singular
intervenors plural

Morphology

intervenor = intervene (transparent) = inter + vene + or

The suffix '-or' is commonly used to denote a person who performs an action, making the derivation clear.

Etymology

The word intervenor comes from inter- 'between' and venire 'to come', the same root as intervene. An intervenor literally 'comes between' the parties, which is why in law they join a case to protect an interest or give a view.