intervention

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
  2. noun a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
  3. noun the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others

Etymology

From Middle French intervention, from Latin interventiō. Morphologically intervene + -tion.

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Synonyms

intercession

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