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Deterrence may refer to:
- Deterrence theory, a theory of war, especially regarding nuclear weapons
- Deterrence (penology), a theory of justice
- Deterrence (psychology), a psychological theory
- Deterrence (film), a 1999 drama starring Kevin Pollak, depicting fictional events about nuclear brinkmanship
- Nuclear deterrence
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