Cryptic crossword clue
Not intervening — a variety of sizes satisfactory in Dior article 7-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word LAISSEZ-FAIRE

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The straight part
We know that "Not intervening" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not intervening = laissez-faire.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LAISSEZ-FAIRE mean?

LAISSEZ-FAIRE noun
  1. A policy of governmental non-interference in economic affairs.
  2. A policy of non-interference by authority in any competitive process.

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