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Definition intervention in British English
intervention
noun
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noun
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/ˌɪntə(r)ˈvenʃ(ə)n/
1
a situation in which someone becomes involved in a particular issue, problem etc in order to influence what happens
Example
Women's groups are concerned about the high levels of medical intervention during childbirth.
Example
We do not need further government intervention.
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