nonaggression
[ non-uh-gresh-uhn ]
/ ˌnɒn əˈgrɛʃ ən /
noun
abstention from aggression, especially by a nation.
adjective
of or relating to abstention from aggression: a nonaggression pact.
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Origin of nonaggression
First recorded in 1900–05; non- + aggression
OTHER WORDS FROM nonaggression
non·ag·gres·sive, adjectivenon·ag·gres·sive·ly, adverbnon·ag·gres·sive·ness, nounWords nearby nonaggression
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Example sentences from the Web for nonaggression
The two men have abided by a “ nonaggression pact” since 2000, when they agreed to refrain from criticizing each other.
The Germans at first paid in cash for everything ordered, and preserved an attitude of nonaggression toward the citizens.
British Dictionary definitions for nonaggression
nonaggression
/ (ˌnɒnəˈɡrɛʃən) /
noun
- restraint of aggression, esp between states
- (as modifier)a nonaggression pact
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