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non-violent

The English word “non-violent” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of a deed, event etc., without violence.
  2. Of a person or movement, opposed to violence.
  3. Of a convict, sentenced for a crime that did not involve violence.

Etymology

From non- + violent.

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