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nonaggression

[ non-uh-gresh-uhn ]

noun

  1. abstention from aggression, especially by a nation.


adjective

  1. of or relating to abstention from aggression:

    a nonaggression pact.

nonaggression

/ ˌnɒnəˈɡrɛʃən /

noun

    1. restraint of aggression, esp between states
    2. ( as modifier )

      a nonaggression pact

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • nonag·gressive adjective
  • nonag·gressive·ly adverb
  • nonag·gressive·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nonaggression1

First recorded in 1900–05; non- + aggression
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Example Sentences

The two men have abided by a “ nonaggression pact” since 2000, when they agreed to refrain from criticizing each other.

The Germans at first paid in cash for everything ordered, and preserved an attitude of nonaggression toward the citizens.

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