ˌnon-ˈviolence BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ violence ≠ ↑ non-violence , ↑ violator , ↑ violation ; verb : ↑ violate ; adverb : ↑ violently ; adjective : ↑ violent ≠ ↑ non-violent ]
the practice of opposing a government without using violence, for example by not obeying laws ⇨ passivity :
She was committed to non-violence.
a policy of non-violence