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
Words nearby nonproliferation
nonpro, nonproductive, nonprofessional, nonproficiency, nonprofit, nonproliferation, nonproliferation treaty, nonproprietary name, nonprotein nitrogen, nonqualified, nonracial
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Example sentences from the Web for nonproliferation
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 BEASTThe 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|DAILY BEASTThis latter agreement--the nonproliferation treaty--is now pending in the Senate and it has been pending there since last July.
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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