Definitions

1. adjective

causing or capable of causing little or no death or injury

“The police department emphasized the use of nonlethal force during the protests.”

2. noun

a weapon or device used to incapacitate or subdue a person without causing serious injury

“The officer drew his nonlethal pistol, which fired a Taser.”

3. adverb

in a nonlethal manner

“The riot police used nonlethal tactics to disperse the crowd.”