noninterference

[ non-in-ter-feer-uhns ]

noun

the policy or practice of refraining from interference, especially in political affairs.

Origin of noninterference

First recorded in 1820–30; non- + interference

Even Seward suggested a constitutional amendment guaranteeing noninterference with slavery in the slave states for all time.
Susan B. Anthony | Alma Lutz
The Provisional Government followed the policy of noninterference.
The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) | Various
Adjustments and their advantages will be taught with the idea of noninterference with quickness and freedom of action.
Manual of Military Training | James A. Moss
But if they think in many different ways, they will be able to gain security only by promises of mutual noninterference.
Government in Republican China | Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger
The duty of noninterference had been admitted by every President.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant | James D. Richardson

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