nonintervention

[ non-in-ter-ven-shuhn ]

noun

1. abstention by a nation from interference in the affairs of other nations or in those of its own political subdivisions.
2. failure or refusal to intervene.

nonintervention

/ ˌnɒnɪntəˈvɛnʃən /

noun

1. 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

• ˌnoninterˈventional, adjective
• ˌnoninterˈventionist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• nonin·ter·vention·al adjective
• nonin·ter·vention·al·ist noun
• nonin·ter·vention·ism noun
• nonin·ter·vention·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonintervention¹

First recorded in 1820–30; non- + intervention

Example Sentences

The threat of losing military personnel at a time of spiraling violence has spurred rare public statements from military officials who once strictly adhered to a policy of nonintervention in Israeli politics.

From Washington Post

Charter’s principles of nonintervention and territorial sovereignty, while also preserving the organization’s neutrality.

From Washington Post

In the attack on Ukraine, we’re seeing a brazen rebuff of the inviolability of frontiers, nonintervention, and security and cooperation predictably play out yet again.

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Russia’s invasion last month challenged Beijing’s longstanding defense of national sovereignty and nonintervention.

From Washington Times

Roosevelt tried to work around these nonintervention efforts, offering England advice and military supplies.

From Washington Post

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