deterrence

English

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈtɛɹəns/

Noun

deterrence (countable and uncountable, plural deterrences)

  1. The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
  2. Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
  3. The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

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