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non-confrontation noun[ U ] (alsononconfrontation)uk /ˌnɒn.kɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌnɑːn.kɑːn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/ a way of behaving that avoids upsetting anyone or causing an argument: The secret of the organization's succcess, he says, is a culture of accommodation and non-confrontation. The company observes a strict policy of non-confrontation, so the intruders were allowed to leave unchallenged. His approach of nonconfrontation was useless in the face of a government that was intent on using intimidation to stay in power. The organization aims for peace, non-confrontation, unity, and harmony. It's important to achieve a culture of non-confrontation, with refreshments available and seating arranged in a circular fashion. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Accepting & agreeing accepting accommodation accreditation agree to something agree with something assent compact conclusion countenance currency formal presumed consent ratification re-establish regrant revalidate root signatory unquestioning without a murmuridiom |