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nonlethal
/ ɒˈːθə /
adjective
- not resulting in or capable of causing death
Example Sentences
The rifle the man was reported to be carrying turned out to be an airsoft gun, a nonlethal replica firearm that shoots plastic pellets and is often used for games like paintball, police said.
The sociology portion will entail surveying the public, including asking livestock owners about their thoughts on nonlethal deterrence and experiences directly interacting with wolves, she said.
In 2013, the legislature passed a law requiring authorities to use nonlethal measures to handle mountain lions except in instances where they pose an imminent threat to humans.
The remaining 10 percent would go to reconstruction and nonlethal purchases, to satisfy countries like Ireland, Austria, Cyprus and Malta, which are militarily neutral.
Such force is permissible only when “necessary,” when a life is in imminent danger and nonlethal methods are not available, the law states.
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