Meaning of the word "non lethal" in English

What does "non lethal" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

non lethal

US /ˌnɑːnˈliː.θəl/
UK /ˌnɒnˈliː.θəl/

Adjective

not causing death or severe injury

Example:
Police used non-lethal force to subdue the suspect.
They are developing new non-lethal weapons for crowd control.