deterrence.
The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
Meaning & usage
The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
The policy relies on nuclear deterrence.
Strict penalties act as a deterrence against theft.
An action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
policy of deterrence
The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking. Nuclear deterrence: discouraging nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation.
The action of discouraging an action or event by instilling doubt or fear of the penalty or punishment.
Where this word comes from
From the stem of deterrent + -ence.
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