Definition

Noun A state or policy of refraining from aggression or the initiation of hostilities, especially between nations.

Usage

"Nonaggression" is an uncountable noun. It is most commonly used in formal, political, or military contexts to describe a formal agreement or principle to avoid starting a conflict. * The two nations maintained a nonaggression agreement for decades. * The treaty was based on a principle of mutual nonaggression.

Examples

• The historic nonaggression pact prevented war between the neighboring countries.
• A key tenet of the charter is nonaggression against other member states.
• The leader advocated for a policy of nonaggression and diplomatic engagement.

Advanced Usage

• Nonaggression principle (NAP): A concept in ethics and philosophy, particularly in libertarian thought, which holds that initiating force against another person or their property is inherently wrong.
  • His political philosophy is rooted in the nonaggression principle.

Variants and Related Words

• Nonaggression pact/treaty/agreement (noun phrase): A formal treaty between states agreeing not to attack each other.
  • The nonaggression pact was broken when troops crossed the border.

Synonyms

• Peacefulness
• Pacifism (though this implies a broader opposition to all war)
• Nonbelligerence

Antonyms

• Aggression
• Belligerence
• Hostility
• Warmongering

Noun

1. a policy of not initiating hostilities
   • they signed a nonaggression pact