: the inhibition of criminal behavior by fear especially of punishment
b
: the maintenance of military power for the purpose of discouraging attack
nuclear deterrence
Example Sentences
The author argues that deterrence is no longer the best way to prevent war.
Recent Examples on the WebAt Wednesday’s event organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Lovegrove called on policymakers to focus on deterrence and arms control. Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 In ramping up its posture and language, the United States is trying to walk a fine line between deterrence and provocation.New York Times, 25 May 2022 The decision comes after airlines and federal agencies spent more than a year developing deterrence and enforcement measures to battle confrontations often stemming from the mask requirement. Lori Aratani, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2022 The move has aroused fears of a U.S. war with Russia, but the goal here is deterrence to prevent a war. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2022 But to achieve true deterrence, not false detente, look to the reality of history. Roger Zakheim, WSJ, 28 Aug. 2022 Israeli leaders fear that traditional nuclear deterrence would not work on Iran. David Faris, The Week, 26 Aug. 2022 On Saturday, Jo Yong Sam, director general at the North Korean Foreign Ministry's press and information affairs department, slammed Pelosi over her visit to the border and discussion of anti-North Korean deterrence.Arkansas Online, 7 Aug. 2022 Turner, even with his inconsistency, might stand as the perfect power balance to Bam Adebayo, with his 3-point stretchability and deterrence component. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 See More