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Deterrence
/dɪˈtɛɹəns/
The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
📖 Definitions of "Deterrence"
noun
- 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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