disarmament
[ dis-ahr-muh-muhnt ]
/ 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.
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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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