Definitions
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- adjective not capable of causing death.
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- adjective Alternative spelling of
non-lethal .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective not capable of causing death
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Examples
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The U.S. has been cautious so far, providing Libyan rebels only with what it calls nonlethal aid, such as packaged meals, uniforms and bulletproof vests.
To Ease Allies' Fears, Rebels Attempt to Rein In Militias Sam Dagher 2011
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The U.S. has been cautious so far, providing Libyan rebels only with what it calls nonlethal aid, such as packaged meals, uniforms and bulletproof vests.
To Ease Allies' Fears, Rebels Attempt to Rein In Militias Sam Dagher 2011
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In a friendly combat, you understand that nonlethal is the way to go, consequences for losing will not be severe, and it may be an opportunity for role-playing and not pure tactical optimization.
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It was known as nonlethal targeting, and it went something like this: rather than killing or capturing potential insurgent leaders, we tried to buy them off.
NYT > Home Page By TODD ROSENFIELD 2012
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In an attempt to lure viewers who may be turned off by gore, the association's planners have dubbed this competition "nonlethal" -- meaning that hunters will shoot tranquilizer darts from bows, guns and blowguns, and veterinarians will be on site to attend to the deer after they are hit.
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The soldiers are learning to use so-called nonlethal weapons designed to subdue unruly or dangerous individuals and crowds.
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The soldiers are learning to use so-called nonlethal weapons designed to subdue unruly or dangerous individuals and crowds.
Archive 2008-09-01 2008
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The soldiers are learning to use so-called nonlethal weapons designed to subdue unruly or dangerous individuals and crowds.
october surprise? u.s. army unit to deploy for domestic operations 2008
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… The soldiers are learning to use so-called nonlethal weapons designed to subdue unruly or dangerous individuals and crowds.
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… The soldiers are learning to use so-called nonlethal weapons designed to subdue unruly or dangerous individuals and crowds.
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