disarmament

[ dis-ahr-muh-muh nt ]

/ dɪsˈɑr mə mənt /

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noun

the act or an instance of disarming.

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

Nearby words

disapprobation, disapproval, disapprove, disapproving, disarm, disarmament, disarming, disarmingly, disarrange, disarray, disarticulate

Origin of disarmament

1785–95; disarm + -ament, after armament

Related formsnon·dis·ar·ma·ment, nounpro·dis·ar·ma·ment, adjective

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Examples from the Web for disarmament

When I was in Japan two years ago, at least one media outlet referred to me as a “disarmament activist.”
Truman’s Grandson & Japan’s A-Bomb Survivors: A Story of Reconciliation|Clifton Truman Daniel|August 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Doyle said he is not certain where he will end up, though he plans to continue to work on nonproliferation and disarmament issues.
Fired From Los Alamos for Pushing Obama's Nuclear Agenda|Center for Public Integrity|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Under the accord, the OSCE is tasked with overseeing the disarmament of militants and their evacuation from occupied buildings.
Deadly Shootout in Ukraine Raises Fears of Russian Invasion|Jamie Dettmer|April 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That disarmament process now appears to be moving forward, but is in its very early stages.
Obama’s American Exceptionalism|Christopher Dickey|September 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Progressives and peace-seekers claim to be committed to disarmament.
Seize Syria's Chemical Supply Before It's Too Late|Gil Troy|January 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Next morning a larger force was marched in, and the work of disarmament completed.
With Kitchener in the Soudan|G. A. Henty
To be serious with Matthew was a form of disarmament you always regretted.
Balloons|Elizabeth Bibesco
The Court of Vienna insisted that Sardinia should only be allowed to treat of the question of disarmament.
Builders of United Italy|Rupert Sargent Holland
I observed that the word "disarmament" was perhaps unfortunately chosen.
Before the War|Viscount Richard Burton Haldane
In looking for a cause his eye fell naturally on the problem of disarmament.
Gladiator|Philip Wylie

British Dictionary definitions for disarmament

disarmament

/ (dɪsˈɑːməmənt) /

noun

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

the act of disarming or state of being disarmed

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disarmament

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disarmament

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