principle of non-intervention

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principle
noun
uk
/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/us
/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens ...
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non-intervention
noun[U]
uk
/ˌnɒn.ɪn.təˈven.ʃən/us
/ˌnɑː.nɪn.tɚˈven.ʃən/
the practice of refusing to get involved in a situation, especially in a disagreement between countries or within ...
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We have elevated theprincipleofnon-interventionin the nuclear family to the point of ideological dogma.
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It is true that the governing principle of international law in respect of matters of this kind is theprincipleofnon-intervention.
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I think that in the long run is of just as much importance as theprincipleofnon-intervention.
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It is certainly based on theprincipleofnon-interventionin the affairs of either country.
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Any such refusal, in my opinion, would strike at the very foundations of theprincipleofnon-intervention.
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Strict observance of theprincipleofnon-interventionin the affairs of other states, respect for their independence and sovereignty—that is one of the prerequisites of detente.
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However, a great deal of thought is going into trying to devise a corpus of law in circumstances in which theprincipleofnon-interventionshould be eroded.
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He was described as in favour of theprincipleofnon-interventionand opposed to the present pressure that the income-tax has upon professional men and traders.
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How do many of the articles in the budget accord with our political principles of non-intervention and a free market economy?
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This policy was said to be based on the principles of non-intervention, peaceful resolution of disputes and self-determination of all nations.
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