1. not participating in or characterized by rioting

Examples

• The nonrioting protesters remained calm during the demonstration.
• Police focused their attention on the violent groups while allowing nonrioting citizens to pass.
• The nonrioting areas of the city continued normal business operations.
• Officials praised the nonrioting majority for maintaining peace.
• Nonrioting demonstrators were permitted to continue their peaceful assembly.
• The media distinguished between rioting and nonrioting participants in their coverage.