Nonproliferation

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Opposition to the spread of something, especially nuclear weapons. uncountable, usually

    "Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty"

  2. 2
    the prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons) wordnet

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non proliferationnon-proliferation

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"It is crucial that we fine-tune the dialogue on strategic stability and global security and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction."

Etymology

From non- + proliferation.

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nuclear weapon

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