A reduction in expenditure, often as a result of financial restrictions.
Causing or involving a reduction in expenditure.
The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
The action of discouraging an action or event by instilling doubt or fear of the penalty or punishment.
The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
nuclear deterrence: discouraging nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation.
Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.