nonviolent

[ non-vahy-uh-luh nt ]

/ nɒnˈvaɪ ə lənt /

not violent; free of violence.

peacefully resistant, as in response to or protest against injustice, especially on moral or philosophical grounds.

Origin of nonviolent

First recorded in 1915–20; non- + violent

non·vi·o·lent·ly, adverb

An investment in creating a non-violent world for adolescent girls will have many positive impacts.

How Your Company Can End Violence Against Girls |Gary Cohen |October 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“If we want to see Palestinians making the choice of non-violent resistance, that choice has to be incentivized,” said Munayyer.

Israel’s Murdered Teenagers and Dying Hopes for Peace |Sarah Shourd |July 1, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In 2010, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize "for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China."

Congress Trolls China With a Street Name |Tim Mak |June 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The protest at Recapture Canyon was non-violent, though there were guns present.

How Cliven Bundy and the Land Rights Movement Screws Native Americans |Caitlin Dickson |May 14, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Given the non-violent nature of their demonstration, a judge said the sentence would likely be reduced.

The Nuclear Nun Goes to Jail |Lizzie Crocker |February 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In the international field, we also have examples of the use of non-violent coercion.

Introduction to Non-Violence |Theodore Paullin
Or they might attempt to coerce their opponents, either by violent or non-violent means.

Introduction to Non-Violence |Theodore Paullin
This is true whether the group desires to use violent or non-violent methods.

Introduction to Non-Violence |Theodore Paullin
Non-violent implies voluntary submission to the penalty for non-co-operation with evil.

Freedom's Battle |Mahatma Gandhi
She didn't fit into the bland, non-violent world of Malcomb and Hoppy.

Star Performer |Robert J. Shea