nonaggression

American  

[non-uh-gresh-uhn] / ˌnɒn əˈgrɛʃ ən /

noun

1. abstention from aggression, especially by a nation.

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adjective

1. of or relating to abstention from aggression.

   a nonaggression pact.

nonaggression British  

/ ˌnɒnəˈɡrɛʃən /

noun

1. 1. restraint of aggression, esp between states

   2. ( as modifier )

      a nonaggression pact

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Other Word Forms

• nonaggressive adjective
• nonaggressively adverb
• nonaggressiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of nonaggression

First recorded in 1900–05; non- + aggression

Example Sentences

Some regional diplomats are thinking bigger: a multipoint plan that includes everything from nonaggression commitments to business deals.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

When Hitler violated his nonaggression pact with Russia in June 1941, the U.S. and Britain agreed to supply tanks, trucks, munitions and foodstuffs to help the Soviets battle the Nazis.

From The Wall Street Journal

That would likely resemble a previous 1974 nonaggression pact that established a demilitarized buffer zone between the two countries.

From The Wall Street Journal

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