(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:02:03

De*ter"rent (?), a. [L. deterrens, p. pr. of deterrere. See Deter.]

Serving to deter.

"The deterrent principle."

E. Davis.

 

© Webster 1913.

De*ter"rent, n.

That which deters or prevents.

 

© Webster 1913.

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