nonintervention
[non-in-ter-ven-shuh n]
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noun
abstention by a nation from interference in the affairs of other nations or in those of its own political subdivisions.
failure or refusal to intervene.
Origin of nonintervention
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Related Words for non-intervention
isolationism, noninterference, liberalism, nonintervention, inaction, indifference, latitude, neutrality, individualism, permissiveness, laissez-faireExamples from the Web for non-intervention
Contemporary Examples of non-intervention
Lately though, more and more wineries are producing quaffable, satisfying examples of these non-intervention wines.
Historical Examples of non-intervention
By an intervention that is always discreet, and sometimes by non-intervention.
The Cult of IncompetenceEmile Faguet
The distinct doctrine of the compromise measures was non-intervention.
Robert ToombsPleasant A. Stovall
Wellington adhered to Castlereagh's policy of non-intervention.
The Political History of England - Vol XIGeorge Brodrick
The spirit of non-intervention is the very spirit of peace and concord.
Clarendon indeed considered their non-intervention a great grievance.
Saunterings in and about LondonMax Schlesinger
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