"nuclear deterrence" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nuclear deterrence (uncountable)
  1. (geopolitics) The discouraging of nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Geopolitics
    Sense id: en-nuclear_deterrence-en-noun-EjXEn5Tz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geopolitics, government, politics

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