Definition of Nonviolence
Nonviolence
non·vi·o·lence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the principle and/or practice of using peaceful means to fulfill one's aims or bring about social/political change, as opposed to force or violence;
e.g. Adopting nonviolence in resolving a conflict can prevent people from getting hurt.
(noun)
the quality of using peace as a tactic to fulfill one's aims as opposed to force or violence;
e.g. They admired the nonviolence of her approach to diffusing hostility.
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