"zero option" meaning in English

See zero option in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} zero option
  1. (US, politics, historical) A 1980s plan whereby all Soviet and American nuclear weapons would be mutually withdrawn from Europe. Wikipedia link: zero option Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): Politics Derived forms: double zero option, zero-zero option Related terms: mutual assured destruction Translations (1980s plan): Nulllösung [feminine] (German)
    Sense id: en-zero_option-en-name-umkEvXx9 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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