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The definition of a deterrence is the act of stopping something from happening.

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An example of a deterrence is having a fire extinguisher available to put out a fire.

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See deterrence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of deterring
the policy or practice of stockpiling nuclear weapons to deter another nation from making a nuclear attack

See deterrence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act or a means of deterring.
Measures taken by a state or an alliance of states to prevent hostile action by another state.

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