deterrenceсуществительное The act or process of discouraging an action or preventing an event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. The country's military strength serves as a deterrence against potential aggressors.
A strategy or policy designed to prevent hostile actions by demonstrating the ability to respond with significant force. Nuclear deterrence has been a key component of international security policies since the Cold War.
The discouragement of criminal behaviour through the fear or threat of punishment. Supporters argue that strict penalties serve as a deterrence to would-be offenders.