deconflict

[ dee-kuhn-flikt ]

verb (used with object)

1. Military.
   1. 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.

   2. 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.

Other Words From

• de·con·flic·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deconflict¹

First recorded in 1970–75; de- ( def ) + conflict ( def )