as in civilian
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Recent Examples of nonmilitary
The mention of coercion, believed to be a first, refers to China’s use of nonmilitary means to pressure Taiwan, such as cyberattacks and trade restrictions.
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David Pierson, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Though anyone seeking pardons or clemency for a nonmilitary criminal offense can submit a formal petition to the Office of the Pardon Attorney through the U.S. Department of Justice, the president is under no obligation to abide by this advice.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Running the air-traffic system is one of the few nonmilitary functions of the federal government which involve day-to-day operational responsibilities, and at times the F.A.A. has had difficulty modernizing its equipment, notably its computer systems.
—Matthew L. Wald, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
Two defense officials told NBC News that two military planes and one nonmilitary plane flew immigrants to Guatemala.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025
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David Pierson, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Though anyone seeking pardons or clemency for a nonmilitary criminal offense can submit a formal petition to the Office of the Pardon Attorney through the U.S. Department of Justice, the president is under no obligation to abide by this advice.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Running the air-traffic system is one of the few nonmilitary functions of the federal government which involve day-to-day operational responsibilities, and at times the F.A.A. has had difficulty modernizing its equipment, notably its computer systems.
—Matthew L. Wald, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
Two defense officials told NBC News that two military planes and one nonmilitary plane flew immigrants to Guatemala.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Nonmilitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmilitary. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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