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nonproliferation [ˌnɒnprəˌlɪfərˈeɪʃən] n 1. (Military) a. limitation of the production or spread of something, esp nuclear or chemical weapons b. (as modifier) a nonproliferation treaty 2. failure or refusal to proliferate Those actions (e.g., diplomacy, arms control, multilateral agreements, threat reduction assistance, and export controls) taken to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by dissuading or impeding access to, or distribution of, sensitive technologies, material, and expertise. Also called NP. See also counterproliferation. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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