Cryptic crossword clue
I’m on a diet after shocking intervention

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MEDIATION

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We know that "intervention" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case intervention = mediation.
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What does MEDIATION mean?

MEDIATION noun
  1. Negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party.
  2. The act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement.

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