deterrence theory

collocation in English

meaningsofdeterrenceandtheory

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deterrence
noun[U]
uk
/dɪˈter.əns/us
/dɪˈter.ənts/
the action or the fact of deterring people from ...
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theory
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈθɪə.ri/us
/ˈθɪr.i/
a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion ...
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(Definition ofdeterrenceandtheoryfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Neitherdeterrencetheorynor any competing view of punishment's proper role is entailed by utilitarianism.
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There is a further important factor in debate—the implication indeterrencetheoryof what one might call confrontation or the "chicken" theory.
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Will he explain this development in hisdeterrencetheory?
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I am a great believer in thedeterrencetheory.
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We return, as always, to thedeterrencetheory.
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It is true that the evidence can be read both ways, but it cannot be said that there is no statistical evidence to support thedeterrencetheory.
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It was important in 20th centurydeterrencetheory, as a threat must be credible to have deterrent power.
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He was one of the world's foremost experts indeterrencetheory, contributing to debate and books in this field.
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At the military level, the principle is expressed indeterrencetheory.
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A number of new or nuanced criticisms of traditionaldeterrencetheoryemerged.
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One was thatdeterrencetheoryassumed that both sides had common rational peaceful goals.
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The opposition maintained that the death penalty is not a deterrent and that there have been studies already debunking thedeterrencetheory.
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Alternative theories however have challenged the rationaldeterrencetheoryand have focused on organizational theory and cognitive psychology.
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The underlying assumption of generaldeterrencetheoryand associated policy, is that individuals calculate the risk involved and refrain from criminal activity, because of the fear of punishment.
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Economic advocates of deterrence theories have often argued for the use of "bounty hunters" to detect crime.
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