Compellance

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of compellence. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

    "Deterrence is distinguished from compellance, the use of threats to manipulate the behavior of others so they stop doing something unwanted or do something they were not previously doing. As with deterrence, in security affairs a[…]"

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"Deterrence is distinguished from compellance, the use of threats to manipulate the behavior of others so they stop doing something unwanted or do something they were not previously doing. As with deterrence, in security affairs a[…]"

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