Deters
/dɪˈtɜːrz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of deter; to discourage or prevent an action through fear or doubt, often used in legal contexts regarding crime prevention.
The new law deters potential offenders from committing fraud.
Forms
- deter
- deterred
- deterring
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Commentary
Commonly used in the phrase 'deters crime' or 'deters misconduct'; often linked to legal principles of deterrence.
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