He offered no 'resistance' when he was arrested. [=he did not try to prevent himself from being arrested]
She tends to 'follow the path of least resistance' instead of going after what she really wants.
She sensed 'resistance from' some of the staff regarding the changes in policy.
(..) What if the manager won't give you the diamonds? A store like this is insured up the ass. They're not supposed to give you any resistance whatsoever. If you get a customer or an employee who thinks he's Charles Bronson... smash their nose with your gun. Drops him right to the floor. Everyone jumps. (..)1992 Reservoir Dogs