political interference

collocation in English

meaningsofpoliticalandinterference

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political
adjective
uk
/pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/us
/pəˈlɪt̬.ə.kəl/
relating ...
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interference
noun[U]
uk
/ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rəns/us
/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈfɪr.əns/
an occasion when someone tries to interfere in ...
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(Definition ofpoliticalandinterferencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpolitical interference

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The issue ofpoliticalinterferencein the police arose early on in his presidency, and has surfaced periodically ever since.
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Likewise, it is important to note that corporate organization can establish an effective shield against specificpoliticalinterference.
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The large number of self-critical articles by scientists published in newspapers was another sign ofpoliticalinterferencewith science.
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Enhancing such states' developmental performance can be seen to require the insulation of policymaking and implementation from arbitrarypoliticalinterference.
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Otherwise, the firm is subject topoliticalinterference.
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To what extent are the police subject topoliticalinterference?
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This grouping brings together neoliberals who want minimalpoliticalinterferenceat whatever level and nationalists intent on maintaining state sovereignty.
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The transparency principle requires that the public health decisionmaking process be as clear and accountable as possible, as well as free ofpoliticalinterference.
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This seems to reflect the value of shielding policy formulation and implementation from arbitrarypoliticalinterference.
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Continued paternalism, elitism and occasional unwarrantedpoliticalinterferenceare noted.
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Even existing laws were subject topoliticalinterference.
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Proponents of regulation anticipate that they may use the courts to prevent suchpoliticalinterferenceand bureaucratic malfeasance.
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The legislative assembly elects supreme court magistrates to eightyear terms, which would appear to be a significant potential source forpoliticalinterference.
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Interviewees felt let down by slow output and suspectedpoliticalinterferenceor lack of resources might be to blame.
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Investing public pension assets in equities rather than government bonds would reduce (though not eliminate) this problem, though it would also raise the specter ofpoliticalinterferencein investment decisions.
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That is not achieved by setting up a body which is so obviously not free frompoliticalinterference.
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It ispoliticalinterferenceto which we object.
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So there is no overlay, and no intrusion ofpoliticalinterferencein the case.
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I would not like there to be anypoliticalinterferencewith the content of education.
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That is notpoliticalinterference, but sensible government.
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