nonaggression

[ non-uh-gresh-uhn ]

noun

1. abstention from aggression, especially by a nation.

adjective

1. of or relating to abstention from aggression:

   a nonaggression pact.

nonaggression

/ ˌnɒnəˈɡrɛʃən /

noun

1. 1. restraint of aggression, esp between states
   2. ( as modifier )

      a nonaggression pact

Other Words From

• nonag·gressive adjective
• nonag·gressive·ly adverb
• nonag·gressive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonaggression¹

First recorded in 1900–05; non- + aggression

Example Sentences

The two men have abided by a “ nonaggression pact” since 2000, when they agreed to refrain from criticizing each other.

From The Daily Beast

The Germans at first paid in cash for everything ordered, and preserved an attitude of nonaggression toward the citizens.

From Project Gutenberg