Arms Limitation
/ˈɑːrmz ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A treaty or legal agreement restricting the development, production, stockpiling, or deployment of weapons between states.
The nations signed an arms limitation treaty to prevent an arms race.
Forms
- arms limitation
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Commentary
Arms limitation is distinct from disarmament in that it limits rather than eliminates weapons; precision in drafting defines specific weapon categories subject to limitation.
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