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noun
the principles or practice of passive submission to constituted authority even when unjust or oppressivealso: the principle or practice of not resisting violence by force
The first known use of nonresistance was in 1643
northwesternoun
a strong northwest wind
Northmannoun
norseman
Norsemannoun
any of the ancient Scandinavians
Norsenoun
the Scandinavian people
the Norwegian people
norwegian sense 2
any of the Scandinavian languages
normalizeverb
to make normal or average
nonresistantadjective
not resistantespecially: unable to withstand the effects of a harmful substance (as an insecticide or antibiotic)
nonresistant bacteria
nonresistancenoun
the policy or practice of yielding to authority even when unjust or cruel
1 Probably no instance can be found of robbers murdering such as conscientiously held to nonresistance.
2 But Tenison, whatever might be his sentiments concerning nonresistance in the abstract, thought the late rebellion rash and wicked, and considered Monmouth's notion respecting marriage as a most dangerous delusion.
3 In spite of his nonresistance doctrine, Tolstoy's courage was not of the passive order.
4 The advocates for a despotic government and nonresistance to the magistrate employ reasons in favor of their systems drawn from a consideration of their tendency to promote public happiness.
5 We have spoken of those who dwell upon the Master's nonresistance as a model of passivity in the presence of evil.
6 Based in Berlin, Ohio, CAM is supported and staffed by conservative Anabaptists, a range of Mennonite, Amish and related groups whose hallmarks include nonresistance to evil, plain dress and separation from mainstream society.
7 "In the body politic as in the body personal, nonresistance to the milder indulgences paves the way for nonresistance to the deadlier."
8 The doctrine of nonresistance had been dear to the Anglican divines.
9 But the church party, not discouraged with this opposition, introduced into the house of commons a bill for imposing the oath of nonresistance on the whole nation.
10 No Christian will pretend that defense with carnal weapons is not criminal, if the gospel really forbids it, let the consequences of nonresistance be what they may.
11 He's a very compassionate man and Christian man, and he believes in nonresistance.
12 Passages were quoted from the licenser's writings to prove that he held the doctrines of passive obedience and nonresistance.
13 Indeed the advantages of nonresistance in such cases are innumerable, and there are no advantages whatever in resistance and unwillingness.
14 On the other hand, those who had experienced religion were no believers in the doctrine of nonresistance.
15 "My hope of preserving peace for our country," he wrote on one occasion, "is not founded in the Quaker principle of nonresistance under every wrong."
16 He answers that these mild beliefs of peace, nonresistance, and submission, rejected by virile warrior races, Jews and ancient Hindus, were adopted where women were free and led in these matters.
17 If the predator is unmoved, carrying a weapon and threatening your life, she advises retreating into a state of nonresistance.
18 Would not this go against my speech, and was not this a moment for humility, for nonresistance?
19 The Tories had formerly taken their stand on the principle of nonresistance.
20 Even the women among the public officials and political leaders were inclined to a policy of nonresistance.