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deterrence

[ dih-tur-uhns, -tuhr-, -ter- ]

noun

  1. the act of deterring, especially deterring a nuclear attack by the capacity or threat of retaliating.


deterrence

  1. A military capability sufficiently strong to discourage any would-be aggressor from starting a war because of the fear of retaliation. ( See balance of terror .)
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of deterrence1

First recorded in 1860–65; deterr(ent) + -ence
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This is what deterrence to Russia looks like on the ground - and the base shows how much the balance of power can shift.

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Sander wants Nato to be stronger but says it is about deterrence.

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"I want to be very clear, this campaign is about freedom of navigation and restoring deterrence," Hegseth said in a televised Fox Business interview.

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But President Duda views the proposal as a defensive measure to strengthen deterrence.

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“A lengthy term of imprisonment is critical to sending a message of general deterrence: Those who sell fentanyl will face meaningful punishment,” he wrote in his sentencing recommendation.

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