Is There a Word Non Lethal?

adjective. Not lethal; not causing death.

What is non lethal?

: not lethal : not capable of causing death a nonlethal gas nonlethal weapons a nonlethal dose of venom.

When should you use non-lethal?

Non-lethal weapons are used in policing and combat situations to limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable, where rules of engagement require minimum casualties, or where policy restricts the use of conventional force.