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nonresistance

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun nonresistance has 1 sense
  1. nonresistance - group refusal to resort to violence even in defense against violence
    --1 is a kind of
    group action

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Nonresistance

Definition: The act of not offering any opposition or resistance, especially in response to a harmful or aggressive force or situation.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Refers to the philosophy or practice of abstaining from resistance, either in a peaceful protest or in a conflict.

Usage:

  1. The principle of nonresistance was the core belief of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of passive resistance.
  2. In a world striving for peace, adopting nonresistance as a guiding principle can lead to a more harmonious society.
  3. The protester showcased nonresistance by refusing to respond to the violent actions of the police.

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