nonintervention

[ non-in-ter-ven-shuh n ]

/ ˌnɒn ɪn tərˈvɛn ʃən /

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.

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without interest or significance; dull; insipid.

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Words nearby nonintervention

noninertial frame, nonintellectual, nonintercourse, nonintercourse act, noninterference, nonintervention, noninvasive, nonionic detergent, noniron, nonisolated proteinuria, nonissue

Origin of nonintervention

First recorded in 1820–30; non- + intervention

OTHER WORDS FROM nonintervention

non·in·ter·ven·tion·al, adjectivenon·in·ter·ven·tion·al·ist, nounnon·in·ter·ven·tion·ism, nounnon·in·ter·ven·tion·ist, noun, adjective

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Lately though, more and more wineries are producing quaffable, satisfying examples of these non-intervention wines.
The No Hangover Wine|Jordan Salcito|November 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Proceeding with great caution he first secured, by diplomatic skill, the non-intervention of France and Russia.
The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power|John S. C. Abbott
Non-intervention quickly answers this dilemma, by saying: 'let the courts determine between us and our adversaries.'
Presidential Candidates:|D. W. Bartlett
Does non-intervention renounce this duty of protection, in such a case, or not?
Presidential Candidates:|D. W. Bartlett

The issue for ten years was between Non-intervention on the part of Congress, and prohibition by Congress.
The Great Conspiracy, Part 2.|John Alexander Logan
There is no more speaking with bated breath, no more counselling of forbearance and non-intervention.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865|Various

British Dictionary definitions for non-intervention

nonintervention

/ (ˌnɒnɪntəˈvɛnʃən) /

noun

refusal to intervene, esp the abstention by a state from intervening in the affairs of other states or in its own internal disputes

Derived forms of nonintervention

noninterventional, adjectivenoninterventionist, noun, adjective

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nonintervention

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