deconflict

[ dee-kuhn-flikt ]

verb (used with object)
  1. Military.

    • to avoid a potential clash or accident involving (nonenemy military operations, weaponry, etc.) in a particular combat area:to deconflict coalition forces from three nations.

    • to avoid such conflict in (a combat area): to deconflict airspace.

  2. to adjust or coordinate so as to prevent or resolve conflict: The witness never explained or deconflicted his earlier statements.

Origin of deconflict

1
First recorded in 1970–75; de- + conflict

Other words from deconflict

  • de·con·flic·tion, noun

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