nonlethal

/ (nɒnˈliːθəl) /

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adjective

not resulting in or capable of causing death

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How to use nonlethal in a sentence

But drones can be used for nonlethal means as well, such as this project to protect rhinos from poachers in India.
Google Invests in Drone Company Airware|Quartz|May 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
About half of $1.4 billion in promised U.S. nonlethal aid, like helicopters, has been delivered.
2012 Will Be a Decisive Year in Mexico’s Deadly Drug War|Larry Kaplow|January 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
It appears that Israeli troops tried nonlethal measures before resorting to live ammunition as people broke through the lines.
Israel: No Peace in Sight|Leslie H. Gelb|May 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Like the vast majority of men, nearly all women will find nonlethal methods of coping.
Why Women Kill|Kathleen J. Ferraro|February 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST

When one of 'em lines up with a live contact, you get quite a little jolt—guaranteed nonlethal.
Gambler's World|John Keith Laumer