nonviolence

noun non·vi·o·lence \-ˈvī-ə-lən(t)s\

: the practice of refusing to respond to anything (such as unfair or violent acts by a government) with violence

Full Definition of NONVIOLENCE

: abstention from violence as a matter of principle; also : the principle of such abstention

a : the quality or state of being nonviolent : avoidance of violence

b : nonviolent demonstrations for the purpose of securing political ends

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