INTERVENTION

The act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

Example: "It occurs without human intervention"

A policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

The act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others

(law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings

Example: "The purpose of intervention is to prevent unnecessary duplication of lawsuits"

Care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)