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Webster 1913 Edition
Deterrence
De-ter′rence
,Noun.
That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance.
[R.]
Definition 2024
deterrence
deterrence
English
Noun
deterrence (countable and uncountable, plural deterrences)
- The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
- Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
- The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
Synonyms
Translations
act of deterring
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action taken by states or alliances
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art of producing fear of attacking
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