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Definition of nonviolent
: abstaining or free from violence
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Examples of nonviolent in a Sentence
He argued that nonviolent drug offenders should receive shorter sentences.
Recent Examples of nonviolent from the Web
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As part of their efforts, Milwaukee prosecutors are looking for alternatives to prison for nonviolent offenders.
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Sheriff Moats is recommending that the six inmates, who are all nonviolent offenders, receive reduced sentences for their good deed.
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Last month, his office issued a directive that federal prosecutors should pursue the toughest possible charges and sentences for even nonviolent drug offenders (a reversal of Obama-era policy).
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That allowed for Ladd's release as nonviolent offenders are only required to serve 40 percent of their sentence.
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His Justice Department is cracking down on nonviolent drug offenders and amping up prosecutions against non-criminal undocumented immigrants.
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The legislation directs the department to only remove children from their homes over allegations of violence or abuse, not for reasons like a parent having a low-income or being charged with a nonviolent misdemeanor.
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Ahead of peak tourism season, Maine’s Republican governor is pursuing an unconventional strategy to help ease the state’s labor shortage: releasing nonviolent offenders from prison early to get them back to work.
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Some of the anticipated savings come from releasing early nonviolent offenders who are currently in prison.
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First Known Use of nonviolent
1905
NONVIOLENT Defined for English Language Learners
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: not using or involving violence
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