Gandhiji’s anti-engagement policy (8)

I believe the answer is:

pacifism

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'policy' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for pacifism that I've seen before include "A rejection of war" , "The doctrine that no violence is justifiable" , "The doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable" , "The desire to avoid war" , "The belief that disputes should be settled peacefully" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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