nonresistance
/ˌnɑnrɪˈzɪstəns/
noun
- The practice or policy of not resisting authority or force, often for moral or religious reasons.
- Some religious communities believe in nonresistance as a core part of their faith.
- During the protest, the group practiced nonresistance and simply sat quietly in the street.
- The philosophy of nonresistance teaches that violence should never be met with violence.
- Lack of opposition or struggle; passive acceptance.
- The team's nonresistance to the changes led to a smooth transition.
- The child's nonresistance to the new rules surprised the teacher.
- His nonresistance to the criticism made others think he agreed with them.
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