noun
- the state or policy of not engaging in warfare or armed conflict; the condition of being at peace rather than at war.
Usage: formal; often used in international relations and diplomacy
Examples
- The country declared nonbelligerence during the regional conflict.
- The treaty established a period of nonbelligerence between the two nations.
- Nonbelligerence does not necessarily mean neutrality in all matters.
- The government maintained a stance of nonbelligerence while providing humanitarian aid.
- International observers praised the nation's commitment to nonbelligerence.
- Nonbelligerence allowed the country to focus on economic development.