Definitions from Wiktionary (deterrence)

▸ noun:  The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
▸ noun:  Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
▸ noun:  The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
▸ noun:  (specifically) nuclear deterrence: discouraging nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation.
▸ noun:  The action of discouraging an action or event by instilling doubt or fear of the penalty or punishment.
▸ Also see deterrence


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