← Back to Fala2Me

non-interference

[/ˌnɒn.ɪn.təˈfɪrəns/]
noun
não-interferência
1. The policy or practice of not intervening in the affairs of others, especially in international relations
The country adopted a policy of non-interference in its neighbors' domestic matters.
O país adotou uma política de não-interferência nos assuntos domésticos de seus vizinhos.
2. Abstention from involvement or intervention in a situation
The principle of non-interference is central to diplomatic relations.
O princípio da não-interferência é central nas relações diplomáticas.
Synonyms
neutralityabstentionnon-interventiondetachment
Antonyms
interferenceinterventionmeddlingintrusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não-interferência
Standard term used in diplomatic and political contexts
Portugal
não-interferência
Standard term, sometimes with hyphen as 'não interferência'

Related Idioms & Phrases

mind one's own business
stay out of someone's affairs
hands-off approach
principle of national sovereignty
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →