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

      a nonaggression pact

Other Words From

• nonag·gressive adjective
• nonag·gressive·ly adverb
• nonag·gressive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonaggression¹

First recorded in 1900–05; non- + aggression

Example Sentences

He will precede Beethoven’s Ninth with Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” at the Bowl on Tuesday, optimistic works with calls for brotherhood, community and nonaggression coincidentally coming directly after a presidential debate.

From Los Angeles Times

Caesar preached a gospel of peacefulness, loyalty, generosity, nonaggression and care for the earth; unlike the humans, they intend to live in harmony.

From New York Times

Hundreds of Lithuanians thundered the patriotic anthem of national independence, which had been banned by the 1940 nonaggression pact between Hitler and Stalin, a deal that, in effect, condoned the Soviet seizure of Lithuania.

From New York Times

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese and Southeast Asian diplomats renewed a vow to finalize a nonaggression pact for the South China Sea in three years, two regional diplomats said Thursday.

From Washington Times

Many Republicans privately remain skeptical that a nonaggression pact could work in hard-fought primaries.

From Washington Post