Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

non-intervention

noun
/nɒnˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/
Definition
The policy or practice of not intervening in the affairs of others, especially in political or military matters.
Examples
  • The country’s non-intervention policy has garnered both support and criticism.
  • During the conflict, many nations adhered to a non-intervention stance.
  • Non-intervention can promote peace by preventing external influences in local disputes.
Meaning
Non-intervention refers to a principle or approach where a state or organization refrains from interfering in another country’s issues, respecting its sovereignty and autonomy.
Synonyms
  • non-involvement
  • neutrality
  • detachment
  • abstention