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nonresistance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | group action |
| Derivation | nonresistant |
Examples of nonresistance
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Speaker Jim Wright's strategy of passive nonresistance has bipartisan support.
From the time.com
Then, somewhat miraculously, I was introduced to the art of nonresistance.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
Gandhi gave a new meaning to Ahimsa, and redefined the concepts of nonviolence and nonresistance.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The Amish believe in simplicity and nonresistance.
From the stltoday.com
As Anabaptists, Amish church members practice nonresistance and will not perform any type of military service.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Much of last week's diplomatic frenzy focused on exacting support, or at least nonresistance, from pivotal states in the Middle East.
From the time.com
Gandhi, one of the most known brahmacharis, besides being an adherent of simple living and nonresistance, also devoted himself to creating what he believed to be a perfect diet.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Pacifist churches vary on whether physical force can ever be justified in self-defense or protecting others, as many adhere strictly to nonresistance when confronted by violence.
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Tolstoy's Christian beliefs centered on the Sermon on the Mount, particularly the injunction to turn the other cheek, which he saw as a justification for pacifism, nonviolence and nonresistance.
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- Group refusal to resort to violence even in defense against violence
- (nonresistant) liable(p): (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with; "liable to diabetes"
- (nonresistant) offering no resistance
