"mutually assured destruction" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mutually assured destruction (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of mutual assured destruction Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: mutual assured destruction
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