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a method of nonviolent protest or resistance, especially as advocated by Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.
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Mahatma Gandhi was known for his use of passive resistance as a form of protest against British rule in India.
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Some people believe that passive resistance is a more effective way to bring about change than violence.
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I heard that the group is planning to do some passive resistance at the protest tomorrow.
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In the face of adversity, sometimes practicing passive resistance can be more powerful than engaging in direct confrontation.