Definition of "nonlethal" []

• Alternative spelling of non-lethal. (adjective)

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• "The U.S. has been cautious so far, providing Libyan rebels only with what it calls nonlethal aid, such as packaged meals, uniforms and bulletproof vests."
• "In a friendly combat, you understand that nonlethal is the way to go, consequences for losing will not be severe, and it may be an opportunity for role-playing and not pure tactical optimization."
• "It was known as nonlethal targeting, and it went something like this: rather than killing or capturing potential insurgent leaders, we tried to buy them off."