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nonresistance

[ non-ri-zis-tuh ns ]

/ ˌnɒn rɪˈzɪs təns /

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noun

the policy or practice of not resisting violence or established authority, even when tyrannical, by force.

Origin of nonresistance

First recorded in 1635–45; non- + resistance

Words nearby nonresistance

nonrenewable, nonrepeating decimal, nonrepresentational, nonresident, nonresidential, nonresistance, nonresistant, nonrestraint, nonrestrictive, nonrestrictive clause, nonreturn

Example sentences from the Web for nonresistance

In spite of his nonresistance doctrine, Tolstoy's courage was not of the passive order.

The Forged Coupon and Other Stories |Leo Tolstoy
The object of this work was to show that the Christians of the fourth century did not hold the doctrine of nonresistance.

The History of England from the Accession of James II. |Thomas Babington Macaulay
Even the women among the public officials and political leaders were inclined to a policy of nonresistance.

The Conquest of America |Cleveland Moffett
Passages were quoted from the licenser's writings to prove that he held the doctrines of passive obedience and nonresistance.

The History of England from the Accession of James II. |Thomas Babington Macaulay

The Gaelic population was far indeed from holding the doctrines of passive obedience and nonresistance.

The History of England from the Accession of James II. |Thomas Babington Macaulay