Definition of "nonoffensive" [nonoffensive]

• Not offensive. (adjective)

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• "Influenced by European defense theorists and transnational peace activists, he embraced new ideas of nonoffensive defense and alternative security that led to redefinition of the Warsaw Pact as exclusively a defensive alliance and to drastic cutbacks in conventional forces in Eastern Europe."
• "He held it dangling in two fingers in front of him, his nonoffensive intent apparent."
• "Contact the list in a low-key, nonoffensive manner."