intervenor

noun

in·​ter·​ve·​nor ˌin-tər-ˈvē-nər How to pronounce intervenor (audio)
-ˌnȯr
variants or intervener
ˌin-tər-ˈvē-nər How to pronounce intervenor (audio)
: one who intervenes
especially : one who intervenes as a third party in a legal proceeding

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The company even filed a motion seeking to block Berman’s request to be named as an intervenor in the case. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026 The intervenor process is an important way consumers can directly influence the rate approval process. — Pat Maio, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 Next, the court turned to a separate motion from a coalition of news outlets seeking limited intervenor status so they can be notified of future attempts to seal records or close proceedings. — Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025 As a result, intervenors and customers noted the rate ended up higher than what Carolina Water originally proposed, even as some sewer and other charges were reduced. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intervenor

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intervenor was in 1621

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“Intervenor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intervenor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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