Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intervenor
noun
/ˌɪn.təˈviː.nər/
Definition
A person or entity that intervenes in a legal proceeding, typically to assert a right or to protect an interest that may be affected by the outcome of the case.
Examples
- The intervenor submitted additional evidence to support their claims.
- In the case, the intervenor was allowed to present their perspective on the issue.
- As an intervenor, she had the right to challenge the claims made by the defendant.
Meaning
An intervenor is someone who, although not originally part of a lawsuit, joins the case to defend their own interests or to support one of the original parties.
Synonyms
- litigant
- participant
- joint party
