Missile Defense
/ˈmɪsəl dɪˈfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal and policy framework for protecting a state's territory and assets by detecting, intercepting, and neutralizing incoming ballistic or other missiles.
The treaty limits the scope of missile defense systems to prevent an arms race.
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- missile defense
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Commentary
In legal texts, "missile defense" often refers to both the technology and the regulatory or treaty environment governing its deployment and use.
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