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nonproliferation

[ non-proh-lif-uh-rey-shuh n ]
/ ˌnɒn proʊˌlɪf əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

the action or practice of curbing or controlling an excessive, rapid spread: nonproliferation of nuclear weapons.
failure or refusal to proliferate, as in budding or cell division.

adjective

pertaining to diplomatic agreements limiting the spread of nuclear weapons.

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Origin of nonproliferation

First recorded in 1960–65; non- + proliferation
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British Dictionary definitions for non-proliferation

nonproliferation
/ (ˌnɒnprəˌlɪfərˈeɪʃən) /

noun

  1. limitation of the production or spread of something, esp nuclear or chemical weapons
  2. (as modifier)a nonproliferation treaty
failure or refusal to proliferate
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