nonproliferation

[ non-proh-lif-uh-rey-shuhn ]

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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.

Origin of nonproliferation

First recorded in 1960–65; non- + proliferation

Words Nearby nonproliferation

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How to use nonproliferation in a sentence

Stoltenberg said NATO allies committed to future discussions on topics where the two sides could make progress, including reducing space and cyber threats, increasing transparency of military exercises and nuclear nonproliferation.
Russia Weighs Arms Control Negotiations As Fear Of War In Ukraine Looms | W.J. Hennigan | January 13, 2022 | Time
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 | THE DAILY BEAST
A meaningful nuclear deal with Iran would represent a major step forward for nuclear nonproliferation.
A Foreign-Policy Cheat Sheet for Obama | Martin Indyk | January 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The Cirincione estimate also includes spending for missile defense, environmental cleanup, and nonproliferation programs.
Ploughshares Fund Uses Its Millions to Sway Arms Control Debate | Eli Lake | December 13, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
In this moment of nuclear crisis, with so much at stake, Obama must see who its real nonproliferation friends are.
Last Chance with North Korea | Judith Miller | May 25, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST

This latter agreement--the nonproliferation treaty--is now pending in the Senate and it has been pending there since last July.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for nonproliferation

nonproliferation

/ (ˌnɒnprəˌlɪfərˈeɪʃən) /

noun

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

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