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  • deterrent — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ effective, good, great, powerful, real ▪ credible ▪ the ultimate (esp. BrE) ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

  • deterrent — de|ter|rent [dıˈterənt US ˈtə:r ] n 1.) something that makes someone less likely to do something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results ▪ The small fines for this type of crime do not act as much of a deterrent .… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • effective */*/*/ — UK [ɪˈfektɪv] / US adjective 1) a) someone or something that is effective works well and produces the result that was intended You need more effective communication within the organization. Humour is often far more effective than shouting. The… …   English dictionary

  • deterrent — noun (C) 1 something that makes someone less likely to do something: be a deterrent to sb: Window locks are an effective deterrent to potential burglars. 2 nuclear deterrent nuclear weapons that a country has, that are supposed to prevent other… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • effective — adj. 1 producing the result you want VERBS ▪ be, look, prove, seem ▪ make sth ▪ find sth ▪ We find advertising on the radio very effectiv …   Collocations dictionary

  • Cat deterrent — A cat deterrent is a mechanism or device used to discourage cats from entering an area, or to encourage them to leave if they do enter. Cat deterrents are most commonly used by gardeners, in order to prevent damage to their gardens, to avoid cat… …   Wikipedia

  • punishment — /pun ish meuhnt/, n. 1. the act of punishing. 2. the fact of being punished, as for an offense or fault. 3. a penalty inflicted for an offense, fault, etc. 4. severe handling or treatment. [1250 1300; ME punysshement < AF punisement, OF… …   Universalium

  • Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology       In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… …   Universalium

  • Lagonda flamethrower — The Lagonda flamethrower was a weapon commissioned by the Royal Navy during the early years of World War II that would act as a deterrent to Luftwaffe dive bombers targeting the lightly defended Merchant Navy ships and coastal bases of the Fleet… …   Wikipedia

  • capital punishment — punishment by death for a crime; death penalty. [1575 85] * * * or death penalty Execution of an offender sentenced to death after conviction by a court of law of a criminal offense. Capital punishment for murder, treason, arson, and rape was… …   Universalium

  • Nuclear proliferation — World map with nuclear weapons development status represented by color.   Five nuclear weapons states from the NPT …   Wikipedia

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