What does "arms control" mean?

Restrictions upon the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation, and usage of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction.

What is a synonym for "arms control"?

Common synonyms include: demilitarizing, disarmament.

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Noun

1
Restrictions upon the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation, and usage of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction. uncountable
2
a limitation on the size and armament of the armed forces of a country wordnet