deterrence
B1CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister
Law noun
The use of punishment to discourage the offender or the public at large from committing crimes.
The court emphasised general deterrence in imposing a custodial term for the widespread fraud.
Business noun
The discouragement of a rival's action by signalling a credible and costly response.
Holding excess capacity serves as deterrence, warning entrants that any price war would be ruinous.
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