arms control
Americannoun
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any plan, treaty, or agreement to limit the number, size, or type of weapons or armed forces of the participating nations.
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the measures taken to limit the weapons systems or armed forces.
Example Sentences
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Washington slammed the missile test, with the State Department saying Beijing's "rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup is of great concern" and urging China to "engage in meaningful arms control discussions."
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
All three major nuclear powers have just … Well, China never joined any arms control treaties.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
On the day that nations sign arms control agreements, the costs of compliance appear bearable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
If talks ultimately resume between Washington and Beijing on AI, experts believe the negotiations would be far more complex than those that resulted in arms control agreements governing nuclear weapons in the Cold War.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
They agreed to the Limited Test Ban Treaty, the first nuclear arms control agreement, banning nuclear tests everywhere but underground.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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