deterrence

One entry found for deterrence.

Main Entry: de·ter·rence
Pronunciation: di-'t&r-&n(t)s, -'ter-; -'t&-r&n(t)s, -'te-; dE-
Function: noun
: the act or process of deterring : as a : the inhibition of criminal behavior by fear especially of punishment b : the maintenance of military power for the purpose of discouraging attack