Less-lethal

adj, noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A non-lethal weapon.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Synonym of non-lethal. not-comparable

    "The spokesperson said: “The evidence demonstrates that even when utilising ‘less-lethal’ weapons, the Islamic Republic deliberately targets vital organs, transforming these tools into instruments of systematic mutilation and permanent disability to terrorise protesters.”"

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non-lethal

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"The spokesperson said: “The evidence demonstrates that even when utilising ‘less-lethal’ weapons, the Islamic Republic deliberately targets vital organs, transforming these tools into instruments of systematic mutilation and permanent disability to terrorise protesters.”"

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