nonaggression
Americannoun
adjective
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Origin of nonaggression
First recorded in 1900–05; non- + aggression
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Qatar and Oman have sought ways to revive the negotiations, including some form of nonaggression pact, but people familiar with the discussions say the efforts haven’t gained traction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
He will precede Beethoven’s Ninth with Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” at the Bowl on Tuesday, optimistic works with calls for brotherhood, community and nonaggression coincidentally coming directly after a presidential debate.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese and Southeast Asian diplomats renewed a vow to finalize a nonaggression pact for the South China Sea in three years, two regional diplomats said Thursday.
From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2023
Soviet troops entered the country from the east weeks after Nazi Germany invaded from the west, and shortly after the two powers signed a secret deal to divide the territory, alongside a public nonaggression treaty.
From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2022
Pax shrank back, but Gray advanced calmly, his body lowered enough to declare nonaggression.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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