Term: Passive Resistance

Definition:

Passive resistance refers to a nonviolent strategy or tactic used to oppose or protest against an unjust authority or power, without the use of physical force.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A form of nonviolent resistance

Example Sentence:

Gandhi advocated for passive resistance as a means to achieve political change.

Sense 2:

(Noun) The act of peacefully refusing to comply with laws or orders

Example Sentence:

The protesters engaged in passive resistance by peacefully sitting in front of the government building.

Sense 3:

(Noun) A method of civil disobedience

Example Sentence:

Rosa Parks practiced passive resistance when she refused to give up her seat on the bus.

Sense 4:

(Adjective) Characterized by nonviolent opposition or resistance

Example Sentence:

The movement adopted a passive resistance approach to challenge the oppressive regime.

Sense 5:

(Adjective) Relating to peaceful methods of protest or opposition

Example Sentence:

The group organized a passive resistance campaign to raise awareness about social inequality.

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