intervener

/ɪntərˈvɛnər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who intervenes in a situation or dispute, or a person who takes part in a lawsuit on behalf of someone else.

“The company’s lawyer was the intervenor in the court case, representing the interests of several shareholders.”

Synonyms

  • intercessor
  • intervenant
  • mediator

Antonyms

  • abstainer
  • non-interferer