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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
de·ter·rence       [di-tur-uhns, -tuhr-, -ter-] Pronunciation Key
–noun
the act of deterring, esp. deterring a nuclear attack by the capacity or threat of retaliating.
[Origin: 1860–65; deterr(ent) + -ence]
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de·ter·rence       (dĭ-tûr'əns, -tŭr'-)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. The act or a means of deterring.
  2. Measures taken by a state or an alliance of states to prevent hostile action by another state.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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deterrence

noun
1. a negative motivational influence [syn: disincentive] [ant: incentive] 
2. a communication that makes you afraid to try something [syn: determent] 
3. the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety 

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American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source - Share This
deterrence

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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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: de·ter·rence
Pronunciation: di-'t&r-&ns, -'ter-
Function: noun
: the inhibition of criminal behavior by fear esp. of punishment

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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This

Deterrence

De*ter"rence\, n. That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance. [R.]

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