Definition of Deterrence
Deterrence
de·ter·rence
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(noun)
the act of inhibiting or preventing an action by instilling fear or doubt of the consequences;
e.g. The writer agrees that deterrence is no longer an effective way to stop college students from partying during the pandemic.
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