Abschreckungstheorie
German edit
Etymology edit
Abschreckung + -s- + Theorie
Pronunciation edit
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Noun edit
Abschreckungstheorie f (genitive Abschreckungstheorie, plural Abschreckungstheorien)
- deterrence theory (Theory according to which a potential adversary is to be deterred from attacking by the provision of military assets and the ability and willingness to use them)
Further reading edit
- “Abschreckungstheorie” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache