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Abschreckungstheorie
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German
Etymology
de :af Abschreckung -s- Theorie
de Abschreckung -s- Theorie
Pronunciation
de De-Abschreckungstheorie.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
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deterrence theory Theory according to which a potential adversary is to be deterred from attacking by the provision of military assets and the ability and willingness to use them
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