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pacifism

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﹒The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.

﹒Opposition to war or violence as a means of settling disputes or gaining political objectives.

Examples

﹒His commitment to pacifism led him to refuse military service during the war.

﹒The organization promotes pacifism as a means to resolve international conflicts without violence.

﹒Many philosophers have debated the practical limitations of absolute pacifism in the face of aggression.

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