Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
/ˌstrætəˈdʒɪk ɑrmz ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən ˈtriːti/
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- (n.) A series of bilateral treaties between the United States and the Soviet Union aimed at limiting and reducing strategic offensive arms.
The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty was a landmark agreement that helped ease Cold War tensions.
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- strategic arms limitation treaty
- strategic arms limitation treaties
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Often abbreviated as SALT, these treaties exemplify arms control efforts during the Cold War and require precise drafting of limitations and verification mechanisms.
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