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deterrence

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Main Entry: de·ter·rence

Pronunciation: \di-ˈtər-ən(t)s, -ˈter-; -ˈtə-rən(t)s; dē-\

Function: noun

: the inhibition of criminal behavior by fear especially of punishment

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