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deterrent

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  1. 1. a. Serving to deter. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. That which deters or prevents. Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. tending to deter Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress Source: wordnet
  5. 5. Serving to deter. "The deterrent principle." E. Davis. That which deters or prevents. Source: webster
  6. 6. Serving to deter. "The deterrent principle." E. Davis. Source: adambom

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