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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Examples from the Web for nonaggression

Contemporary Examples of nonaggression

The two men have abided by a “ nonaggression pact” since 2000, when they agreed to refrain from criticizing each other.
Tarnished Ensign's Next Move
Sally Denton
October 8, 2009

Historical Examples of nonaggression

The Germans at first paid in cash for everything ordered, and preserved an attitude of nonaggression toward the citizens.
The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII)
Various

British Dictionary definitions for nonaggression

nonaggression

noun

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

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