Definition of nonviolence
1 : abstention from violence as a matter of principle; also : the principle of such abstention
2a : the quality or state of being nonviolent : avoidance of violenceb : nonviolent demonstrations for the purpose of securing political ends
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Examples of nonviolence in a Sentence
Demonstration organizers are urging nonviolence.
Recent Examples of nonviolence from the Web
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Two of America’s most well-known #Resistance groups claim nonviolence but applaud terrorists.
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Venezuela’s opposition leaders insist on nonviolence as the only acceptable path of protest, and the overwhelming majority of demonstrators have been peaceful.
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McDonald said, drawing a parallel to the massive anti-Trump turnout marked by nonviolence, playful pink protest hats, creative signs and a determination to change the country’s political course.
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McDonald said, drawing a parallel to the massive anti-Trump turnout marked by nonviolence, playful pink protest hats, creative signs and a determination to change the country’s political course.
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McDonald said, drawing a parallel to the massive anti-Trump turnout marked by nonviolence, playful pink protest hats, creative signs and a determination to change the country’s political course.
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Every fantasy about the summer of ’67 that was ever created — peace, joy, love, nonviolence, wear flowers in your hair and fantastic music — was real at Monterey.
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McDonald said, drawing a parallel to the massive anti-Trump turnout marked by nonviolence, playful pink protest hats, creative signs and a determination to change the country’s political course.
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While protesters have largely relied on nonviolence despite clashes with the government, a violent minority within the opposition has killed security forces and civilians.
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First Known Use of nonviolence
1831
NONVIOLENCE Defined for English Language Learners
nonviolence
playDefinition of nonviolence for English Language Learners
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: the practice of refusing to respond to anything (such as unfair or violent acts by a government) with violence
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