Definitions
Wiktionary
- adj. alternative spelling of non-lethal.
GNU Webster's 1913
- adj. not capable of causing death.
WordNet 3.0
- adj. not capable of causing death
Examples
“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.”
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“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.”
“In an attempt to lure viewers who may be turned off by gore, the association's planners have dubbed this competition "nonlethal" -- meaning that hunters will shoot tranquilizer darts from bows, guns and blowguns, and veterinarians will be on site to attend to the deer after they are hit.”
“… The soldiers are learning to use so-called nonlethal weapons designed to subdue unruly or dangerous individuals and crowds.”
“The soldiers are learning to use so-called nonlethal weapons designed to subdue unruly or dangerous individuals and crowds.”
“Britain had previously been providing what Mr. Hague described as "nonlethal assistance," in the form of telecommunications equipment and body armor.”
“The history of what is euphemistically called nonlethal pacification stretches back more than a century.”
“The appeals court says police should use a Taser only in threatening situations because it inflicts more pain than other so-called nonlethal weapons at an officer's disposal.”
“The Army has been developing the so called nonlethal equipment for quite some time.”
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