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 Definitions of passive resistance  [ˈpæs ɪv]  

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Definition of 'passive resistance' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) passive resistance
opposition to a government or to specific laws by the use of noncooperation or other nonviolent methods.

Etymology:  (1880–85)

Definition of 'passive resistance' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) passive resistance, nonviolent resistance, nonviolence
peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate

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