adjective
1.
using peaceful methods, not force, to bring about political or social change :
non-violent resistance
a non-violent protest
2.
not involving force, or injury to sb :
non-violent crimes
adjective
1.
using peaceful methods, not force, to bring about political or social change :
non-violent resistance
a non-violent protest
2.
not involving force, or injury to sb :
non-violent crimes
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005