Usually means: Guaranteed reciprocal annihilation through retaliation.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (Mutually assured destruction)

noun:  Alternative form of mutual assured destruction [(politics, public policy, military) The threat of massive retaliation using nuclear weapons should a potential enemy use them first, both sides being annihilated in the event of war.]

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