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

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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Following the approval of the deal by the Israeli government, Netanyahu released a video in which he appeared to threaten to use force if Israel's demands, including Hamas's disarmament, were not met.

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The U.S. administration hopes it will also be the first step toward a longer-term settlement that will involve talks over the disarmament of Hamas and the formation of an interim government to oversee Gaza.

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The group is divided internally over accepting the terms for its disarmament and the conditions under which it would free hostages.

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Related Words

• demilitarization www.thesaurus.com
• demobilization