non-intervention

A country practices non-intervention in the affairs of its neighbors.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The policy or principle of not interfering in the affairs of others: "non-intervention" refers to deliberate abstention from involvement, especially in the political or economic matters of another country or organization.
   • Avoidance of involvement: More broadly, it can mean the act of refraining from intervening in any situation, conflict, or process.

Usage Examples

• (The government chose not to become involved in the conflict.)
• (She deliberately stayed out of the dispute.)
• (A key rule that states should not meddle in each other's internal affairs.)

Advanced Usage

• "strict non-intervention": absolute avoidance of any involvement.

  • The organization maintained strict non-intervention in domestic politics. (They refused to take any part in internal political matters.)

• "non-intervention policy": a formal doctrine of avoiding interference.

  • The country's non-intervention policy was tested during the humanitarian crisis. (The policy of staying out of other nations' affairs faced a challenge.)

Variants and Related Words

• Non-interventionist (n/adj): a person or policy supporting non-intervention.

  • He is a committed non-interventionist who opposes foreign military aid. (Someone who advocates for staying out of foreign conflicts.)

• Non-interference (n): a synonym often used interchangeably, though "non-interference" may emphasize not meddling in personal or internal matters.

  • The treaty guaranteed non-interference in each other's economic systems. (A promise not to disrupt or influence economic affairs.)

Synonyms

• Abstention: the act of deliberately refraining from taking action or involvement.
• Neutrality: the state of not supporting either side in a conflict or dispute.
• Laissez-faire: a policy of minimal government intervention in economic affairs (related but more specific to economics).

Related Idioms

• "Standing by": remaining uninvolved and watching events unfold.
  • The international community was criticized for standing by and practicing non-intervention. (They did nothing while a crisis occurred.)

Phrasal Verbs

(No direct phrasal verbs associated with "non-intervention," but the verb "intervene" can be used in phrases like "refuse to intervene.")