intervenor

or in·ter·ven·er

[ in-ter-vee-ner ]

noun

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

Other Words From

• nonin·ter·vener noun
• nonin·ter·venor noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of intervenor¹

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

Example Sentences

The other $120,000 goes to the American Civil Liberties Union in attorney fees for acting as intervenor in the case.

From Washington Blade