| 单词 | mutual deterrence |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmutual deterrence mutual deterrence n. the maintenance of peace between opposing sides by each having a sufficient strike capacity to deter the other from initiating armed conflict; also in extended use. ΚΠ 1955 Bull. Atomic Scientists Jan. 16/1 In the non-Communist world a new formula is gaining more and more popularity—‘mutual deterrence’ by the consideration of the opponent's retaliatory power. 1990 Time 30 Apr. 50/2 The fearful symmetry in that exchange of threats between Baghdad and Jerusalem is what mutual deterrence is all about. < as lemmas |
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