Definition of «peaceful purposes»

The phrase "peaceful purposes" refers to activities or actions that are intended to promote peace, harmony and cooperation between individuals, groups or nations. This can include things like diplomacy, conflict resolution, mediation, negotiation, and other efforts aimed at reducing tension, preventing violence, and fostering understanding and mutual respect. The phrase is often used in international agreements, treaties, and legal documents to specify that certain activities or technologies are only to be used for peaceful purposes and not for military or offensive actions.

Sentences with «peaceful purposes»

Since 1961, the Antarctic Treaty, now with 52 signers, has ensured that Antarctica can be used only for peaceful purposes such as scientific research, and not for military or commercial activities such as energy extraction. (aaas.org)
Iran had consistently declared that the nuclear programme would only be used to generate electricity and for other peaceful purposes. (punchng.com)
Despite their largely peaceful purposes, each and every satellite is at risk, in part because not all members of the growing club of military space powers are willing to play by the same rules — and they don't have to, because the rules remain as yet unwritten. (scientificamerican.com)
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