non-aggression principle

English

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  • NAP (abbreviation)

Noun

non-aggression principle

  1. (ethics, philosophy) The ethical principle asserting that initiating physical force against persons or their justly acquired property, or threatening to do so, is illegitimate.

Usage notes

Widely mentioned by libertarians.

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