non proliferation

/ˌnɑnprəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or policy of stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.
    • The United Nations works on non-proliferation to keep the world safer.
    • Many countries signed a treaty to promote non-proliferation of nuclear arms.
    • Non-proliferation efforts include inspections and diplomatic agreements.
  2. The prevention of the spread or increase of something, especially something undesirable.
    • The organization focuses on the non-proliferation of harmful misinformation online.
    • The agreement aimed at the non-proliferation of chemical weapons.
    • Non-proliferation of invasive species is a key goal for conservationists.
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