Deterrance or deterrence

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Deterrence

Noun

Definition:

The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences

Examples:

  1. Nuclear missiles remain the main deterrence against possible aggression
  2. They contend that a death penalty is necessary as a form of deterrence

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