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Deterrence

/dɪˈtɛɹəns/

The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

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noun
  1. 1

    The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

  2. 2

    Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.

  3. 3

    The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

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