What does "deterrent" mean?
Deterrent: Serving to deter. "The deterrent principle." E. Davis.
Additional senses
- 2.That which deters or prevents.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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