less-lethal system
/ˈlɛs ˈlɛθəl sɪsˈtɛm/ · less-le-thal sys-tem
noun
- A device or system designed to incapacitate or disorient individuals without causing fatal injury, often used by law enforcement or military agencies. The police department implemented a less-lethal system to respond to non-violent protests.
noun
- A set of tactics or strategies used to minimize the risk of injury or death in a given situation. The military developed a less-lethal system to respond to hostage situations.
Synonyms
non-lethal systemless-than-lethal systemriot control systemcrowd control systemtactical systemnon-violent response systemde-escalation system
Antonyms
Did you know? The first less-lethal system, the 'stun gun,' was developed in the 1960s by a team of researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).