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nonviolence

[non-vahy-uh-luhns] / nɒnˈvaɪ ə ləns /
NOUN
abstention from violence
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The nonviolence resulted from the organizers’ message to, and training for, rally attendees.

From The Wall Street Journal

China also has a long history of vegetarian cuisine that is strongly influenced by Buddhism, which preaches nonviolence and doing no harm.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Embracing people and making people feel comfortable and like they belonged is nonviolence in an interpersonal way, and he practiced that,” Minato said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Walking as public witness, we will unite in prayer, nonviolence, and unwavering solidarity with our immigrant neighbors,” the group said.

From Los Angeles Times

In comments last week, Sheinbaum has embraced nonviolence as a daily mantra, citing the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela and Cesar Chavez.

From Los Angeles Times