Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of deterring something, especially a criminal or undesirable activity; the state of being deterred.

“The government’s policy of deterrence helped to reduce crime rates in the city.”

2. noun

a thing or situation that serves to deter or discourage something.

“The high cost of the ticket served as a strong deterrence to attend the concert.”

3. noun

the state of being deterrable or capable of being deterred.

“The new law aimed to enhance the deterrence of cybercrime.”