Nuclear Weapons
/ˈnuːkliər ˈwɛpənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Explosive devices designed to release energy through nuclear reactions, regulated under international law due to their destructive capacity.
The treaty prohibits the proliferation of nuclear weapons among non-nuclear states.
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- nuclear weapons
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'nuclear weapons' commonly pertain to arms control, disarmament negotiations, and international treaties regulating their use and distribution.
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