nonproliferation
[ non-proh-lif-uh-rey-shuhn ]
/ ˌnɒn proʊˌlɪf əˈreɪ ʃən /
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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.
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Origin of nonproliferation
First recorded in 1960–65; non- + proliferation
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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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