How did Britain undermine the position of the league?

Britain undermined the position of the League of Nations by prioritizing its own national interests over collective security, particularly during crises like the Abyssinian Crisis in 1935. Instead of supporting League sanctions against Italy, Britain sought to appease Mussolini to maintain stability, which weakened the League's credibility. Additionally, Britain’s reluctance to commit fully to the League’s principles eroded confidence among member states, contributing to its eventual ineffectiveness in preventing aggression and conflict in the 1930s.