peaceable

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman pesible, peisible, Middle French paisible, from pais (“peace”) + -ible; later remodelled after peace + -able.

adj

  1. Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).
    But in the Muslim world we are dealing with regimes who have banished, imprisoned, silenced or neutralised all opposition, even where this is entirely peaceable. 29 Dec 1999, Faisal Bodi, The Guardian
    But if you talk to people here privately, they suggest there are three possible scenarios. The first (intended to sound incredible) is that Israel’s biggest neighbour will be transformed into a peaceable, pluralist democracy. 8 Feb 2011, ‘Feeling understandably twitchy’, The Economist
  2. Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.
    Though unusual in the Dublin area he knew that it was not by any means unknown for desperadoes who had next to nothing to live on to be abroad waylaying and generally terrorising peaceable pedestrians by placing a pistol at their head …. , Episode 16

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