nonaggression

[non-uh-gresh-uh n]

noun

abstention from aggression, especially by a nation.

adjective

of or relating to abstention from aggression: a nonaggression pact.

Origin of nonaggression

First recorded in 1900–05; non- + aggression

Related formsnon·ag·gres·sive, adjectivenon·ag·gres·sive·ly, adverbnon·ag·gres·sive·ness, noun

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Contemporary Examples of non-aggression

Economic and non-aggression treaties shall be concluded between the two states.
My Father's Peace Proposal
Raja Shehadeh
November 9, 2012
In diplomatic terms, it was as if only one of the contenders had signed a non-aggression pact.
President Obama Slams A Passive Mitt Romney as ‘Reckless’ on Foreign Policy
Howard Kurtz
October 23, 2012
Of course, MSNBC and Olbermann signed a non-aggression pact, and Scarborough appeared to be on the brink of breaking it.
A Keith Olbermann Hint From Morning Joe
Wayne Barrett
May 25, 2011

British Dictionary definitions for non-aggression

nonaggression

noun

restraint of aggression, esp between states
(as modifier)a nonaggression pact

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Word Origin and History for non-aggression

also nonaggression, 1759, "absence of warlike intentions among nations," from non- + aggression.