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nonresistance

Translations

nonresistancenoun
non-résistanceTerme général pour l’absence d’opposition active; s’emploie aussi dans un sens moral ou philosophique.
His philosophy of nonresistance extended beyond politics to a refusal to meet violence with violence.
Sa philosophie de la non-résistance dépassait la politique pour refuser de répondre à la violence par la violence.
Additional translations
soumission passiveS’emploie surtout dans un contexte politique ou idéologique pour rendre l’idée d’obéissance sans opposition.
non-résistanceDans le sens de principe de ne pas résister à une autorité jugée injuste ou oppressive.
Synonyms
passivity
nonviolence
forbearance
tolerance
submission

Definitions

nonresistancenoun
The practice or principle of not resisting authority, even when it is unjust or oppressive.
The community's nonresistance to the new policies was surprising given their previous protests.
A doctrine or policy of passive submission to authority, especially in a political context.
The leader's advocacy for nonresistance was met with mixed reactions from the citizens.
The complete absence of active opposition to any external force, influence, or violence; passive submission in general.
His philosophy of nonresistance extended beyond politics to a refusal to meet violence with violence.
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