0 a situation in which someone avoids fighting or using physical force, especially when trying to make political change:
The Dalai Lama has always counselled non-violence.
Every party to the talks process has to sign up to the principles of democracy and non-violence.
I know that it is not easy, but together we can build a future of non-violence that is different from the past.
The rules of democracy depend upon dialogue and non-violence and it is up to us to facilitate such an approach.
I believe the challenge before us is to make the new century one of dialogue and non-violence.
The report does not claim that non-violence is the only means of promoting human rights, but that it is the most appropriate means.
The principles are those of democracy and non-violence, and the proposals are about decommissioning.
He has professed throughout his life allegiance to non-violence, whatever non-violence may mean.
His five-point peace plan, which reflects his profound belief in non-violence, remains as valid as ever.
