"Dead Hand" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Dead Hand}} Dead Hand
  1. A system capable of closing a strategic nuclear strike control loop in the absence of normal command and control channels, analogous in concept to a deadman switch, in anticipation of a decapitation strike. Implemented by the Soviet Union and by the Russian Federation as the successor state thereof. Categories (topical): Nuclear warfare Related terms: dead hand, deadman
    Sense id: en-Dead_Hand-en-name-u~odwGox Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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