Definitions
1.NounThe act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
2.NounAn action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
3.NounThe art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
Nuclear deterrence: discouraging nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation.
4.NounNuclear deterrence: discouraging nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation.
5.NounThe action of discouraging an action or event by instilling doubt or fear of the penalty or punishment.