disarmament

[dis-ahr-muh-muhnt]

noun

1. the act or an instance of disarming. disarming.

2. the reduction or limitation of the size, equipment, armament, etc., of the army, navy, or air force of a country.

disarmament

/ dɪsˈɑːməmənt /

noun

1. the reduction of offensive or defensive fighting capability, as by a nation

2. the act of disarming or state of being disarmed

Other Word Forms

• nondisarmament noun
• prodisarmament adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disarmament¹

1785–95; disarm + -ament, after armament

Example Sentences

“Regional states were the ones to also demand Hamas’s disarmament, simply because they also have an interest in making sure that things are quiet in the occupied territories.”

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The next phase — Hamas’ disarmament and Gaza’s reconstruction — may not in fact be “the easiest part,” experts say.

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Among the points of contention are the extent and timeline of Israeli troop withdrawal, the disarmament of Hamas, and the future governance of the Gaza Strip.

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Political bureau member Hossam Badran also predicted difficult negotiations ahead, suggesting the key question of disarmament could be a sticking point for the Palestinian militant group.

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That way Israel would forfeit much of its leverage before any Hamas disarmament took place.

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Related Words

• demilitarization www.thesaurus.com
• demobilization