Definition of "peaceable" in Anglais

adjective

1. Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).

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 ….