NUCLEAR DETERRENCE
(noun)Definitions
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Nuclear Deterrence.
Nuclear Deterrence - as a noun
The military doctrine that an enemy will be deterred from using nuclear weapons as long as he can be destroyed as a consequence
Example: "When two nations both resort to nuclear deterrence the consequence could be mutual destruction"
Example Sentences
"Many nations rely on nuclear deterrence as a means of national defense."
"The development of nuclear weapons was driven by the desire for nuclear deterrence."
"Mutual nuclear deterrence between major powers has helped maintain global stability."
"Some argue that nuclear deterrence is outdated and ineffective in contemporary conflicts."
"During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union relied heavily on nuclear deterrence."
