interfere
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Specifically, it targets trade and investment measures by countries who are seen to interfere in the "legitimate, sovereign choices" of the EU or its member states.
From BBC
The EU defines coercion as a third country "applying –- or threatening to apply -– measures affecting trade or investment", thereby interfering "with the legitimate sovereign choices" of the EU and member states.
From Barron's
In studies involving mice, Borniger's lab discovered that breast cancer interferes with normal diurnal rhythms, meaning the natural day and night cycle of stress hormone release.
From Science Daily
“Why would we interfere with that? And they’re an ally, so I don’t think it makes any sense.”
Scientists are raising new concerns after a study found that microplastics are interfering with the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide, a process that plays a vital role in regulating Earth's temperature.
From Science Daily
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