deterrence

English

Noun

deterrence (uncountable)

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 to attack

Translations

act of deterring

French: dissuasion (fr) f.

action taken by states or alliances

art of producing fear to attack

French: dissuasion (fr) f.

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Dutch afschrikking (nl) f. French dissuasion (fr) f. Portuguese dissuasão (pt)

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