pacifism

The belief that disputes between nations can and should be settled peacefully.

Opposition to war or violence as a means of resolving disputes.

Such opposition demonstrated by refusal to participate in military action.

the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable.

The belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration.

The doctrine that disputes (especially between countries) should be settled without recourse to violence

The active opposition to such violence, especially the refusal to take part in military action

the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable

the belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration