deterrence
/dɪˈtɜrəns/
noun
- The act or process of discouraging someone from doing something, especially by making them afraid of the consequences.
- The high fines serve as a deterrence against illegal parking.
- Nuclear deterrence was a key strategy during the Cold War.
- The new security cameras are meant for deterrence, not just catching thieves.
- A thing or factor that discourages a particular action.
- For many people, the cost of a ticket is a deterrence to attending the concert.
- The company hoped the warning would be a deterrence to future rule-breaking.
- The threat of punishment is a strong deterrence to crime.
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