Definition of "nonviolence" []

• Lack of violence. (noun)
• The doctrine, policy, or practice of rejecting violence in favor of peaceful tactics as a means of gaining political objectives. (noun)

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• "Re: The key feature to the success of nonviolence is the ideology of the oppressor."
• "The real power of nonviolence is not to deter an aggressor, but to unify your allies and potential supporters."
• "The key feature to the success of nonviolence is the ideology of the oppressor."