deterrence

[Lat. deterrens, pr. par. of deterreo.] That which deters; a deterrent; the act of deterring. deterreo =to deter.] dě-ter-rent, a. & s. [Lat. deterrens, pr. par. of A. As adj .: Having the power or quality of deterring; tending or intended to deter. "The deterrent effect of such penalties is in proportion to their certainty."-Bentham. to deter from any act. B. As subst.: Anything, as a law, penalty, intended "No deterrent is more effective."-Bentham. dě-ter-ring, pr . par ., a. & 8. [DETER.] A. & B. As pr . par. & particip . adj.: (See the verb.) C. As subst.: The act of discouraging or frightening from any act. to wipe off. The act of deterging or cleansing dě-ter-sion, s. [Lat. deters us , pa.par.of deter go from foul or offensive matter, . "I endeavored detersion , but the matter could not be discharged."-Wiseman: Surgery.