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violence . - adjective
Opposed to violence. - adjective
Sentenced for acrime that did not involve violence.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Activists say they were given repeated assurances by a chief inspector from the Metropolitan police that they would be shown to safety after the protest, which she described as non-violent and sensible.
The Guardian World News Shiv Malik 2011
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About 150 activists were arrested in Fortnum & Mason despite holding what Chief Inspector Claire Clark described as a non-violent and "sensible" demonstration.
Met police are accused of pursuing a 'vindictive' case against UK Uncut tax protesters 2011
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Some have even called on her to resign because she repeatedly calls the non-violent, non-criminal immigrant majority of people that the Obama Administration deports "criminals" and "collateral damage."
Felipe Matos: Meet Cecilia Muñoz's "Collateral Damage" Felipe Matos 2011
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Instead, they adopted a series of tactics which have come to be referred to as "non-violent resistance".
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Joel D. Hirst 2011
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The incident was highly embarrassing for the home secretary as the Palestinian activist was the first high-profile case under her policy of broadening the definition of "non-violent extremists" who encourage terrorism that she pledged to take pre-emptive action against.
The Guardian World News Owen Bowcott 2011
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(Please note that as a follower of Jesus I only believe in non-violent duels - perhaps over coffee and presided over by a moderator.)
Media 2010
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As a Christian, I am called to seek non-violent responses and agree with those who assert that war is contrary to the will of God.
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As a Christian, I am called to seek non-violent responses and agree with those who assert that war is contrary to the will of God.
9/11 2009
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Dr. King's compelling and unequivocal commitment to non-violent resistance sparked a movement that campaigned civil rights, justice, equality and human dignity for all.
Rep. Mike Honda: What Would Dr. King Do? Remembering Arizona on MLK Day Rep. Mike Honda 2011
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Dr. King's compelling and unequivocal commitment to non-violent resistance sparked a movement that campaigned civil rights, justice, equality and human dignity for all.
Rep. Mike Honda: What Would Dr. King Do? Remembering Arizona on MLK Day Rep. Mike Honda 2011
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