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nonviolence
[non-vahy-uh-luhns]
noun
absence or lack of violence; state or condition of avoiding violence.
the policy, practice, or technique of refraining from the use of violence, especially when reacting to or protesting against oppression, injustice, discrimination, or the like.
nonviolence
/ ɒˈɪəəԲ /
noun
abstention from the use of physical force to achieve goals
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDzˈDZԳ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nonviolence1
Example Sentences
“Walking as public witness, we will unite in prayer, nonviolence, and unwavering solidarity with our immigrant neighbors,” the group said.
In comments last week, Sheinbaum has embraced nonviolence as a daily mantra, citing the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela and Cesar Chavez.
A city-ordered 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. downtown curfew that began Tuesday — along with many protesters’ calls for nonviolence — appeared to quell some of the late-night violence and property damage.
“If Ghandi can win with nonviolence, can we win with nonviolence?” she asked.
I remember his deep passion for politics and his commitment to nonviolence, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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