noninterference

noun

non·​in·​ter·​fer·​ence ˌnän-ˌin-tər-ˈfir-ən(t)s 

ˌnän-ˌin-tə-

: a lack of interference

noninterference in internal affairs

Examples of noninterference in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike its own assertive military actions in its near waters, China has not meaningfully engaged in overt military or political influence in Latin America nations, in line with its noninterference stance. —Kerry E. Ratigan, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026

In addition to justifying the party’s authority at home, this narrative of historical grievance provides the foundation for an assertive foreign policy, galvanizing Beijing’s recurring appeals to sovereignty and noninterference and its claims of affinity with countries across the developing world. —Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025

The group has also joined with other investors in co-filing shareholder resolutions calling for Tesla to adopt comprehensive labor rights policies, including noninterference with worker organizing and compliance with global labor standards. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025

Or are they governed by strict and broadly enforced noninterference rules that benefit the winner and exclude anyone else? —Thomas Zurbuchen, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noninterference

• adherence
• appearance
• coherence
• preclearance
• clearance
• disappearance
• incoherence
• interference
• perseverance
• reappearance