noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
deterrence; restraint; suppression
Used for preventing undesirable actions or events through measures, policies, or force. Often appears in contexts like crime, war, or policy.
核抑止力は冷戦時代の重要な概念だった。
Nuclear deterrence was an important concept during the Cold War era.
警察のパトロールが犯罪を抑止する効果がある。
Police patrols have the effect of deterring crime.