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nonlethal

/ nɒnˈliːθəl /

adjective

  1. not resulting in or capable of causing death
“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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But drones can be used for nonlethal means as well, such as this project to protect rhinos from poachers in India.

About half of $1.4 billion in promised U.S. nonlethal aid, like helicopters, has been delivered.

It appears that Israeli troops tried nonlethal measures before resorting to live ammunition as people broke through the lines.

Like the vast majority of men, nearly all women will find nonlethal methods of coping.

When one of 'em lines up with a live contact, you get quite a little jolt—guaranteed nonlethal.

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