#329 deterrent

deterrent- somethings that deters, hinders; a weapon held by one to deter, restrain

C19 from Latin deterrens- hindering

In the matter of defence, we should not overlook the fact that one of the key elements in any adversary's assessment of the effectiveness of our deterrent is the state of the resolution and will of the North Atlantic Alliance.

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