intervenor

noun

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

Examples of intervenor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Don’t be surprised if other schools join HCU as intervenors. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2024 Importantly, the intervenor gets paid with insurance money–ultimately homeowners’ premium money–for participating in rate-setting. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024 The employee was named as an intervenor plaintiff in the case and was represented by attorney Todd Shea Jr. What happened in the state case? Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 13 May 2024 After that, the utility and intervenors in the case like WIEG and CUB will work with the PSC to better understand the rate case and weigh in on it. Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for intervenor 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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