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[ non-ri-zis-tuhns ] / ˌnɒn rɪˈzɪs təns / SEE SYNONYMS FOR nonresistance ON THESAURUS.COM
nounthe policy or practice of not resisting violence or established authority, even when tyrannical, by force. Origin of nonresistanceFirst recorded in 1635–45; non- + resistance Words nearby nonresistancenonrepeating decimal, non repetatur, nonrepresentational, nonresident, nonresidential, nonresistance, nonresistant, nonrestraint, nonrestrictive, nonrestrictive clause, nonreturn Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for nonresistanceIn spite of his nonresistance doctrine, Tolstoy's courage was not of the passive order. The Forged Coupon and Other Stories|Leo Tolstoy The object of this work was to show that the Christians of the fourth century did not hold the doctrine of nonresistance. The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay Even the women among the public officials and political leaders were inclined to a policy of nonresistance. The Conquest of America|Cleveland Moffett Passages were quoted from the licenser's writings to prove that he held the doctrines of passive obedience and nonresistance. The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
Words related to nonresistanceperseverance, grit, composure, diligence, restraint, endurance, poise, moderation, self-control, humility, fortitude, tolerance, persistence, acceptance, resignation, capitulation, shyness, bearing, heart, stoicism |