Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
/ˈtriːti ɒn ðə nɒn-prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən əv ˈnuːkliər ˈwɛpənz/
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- (n.) An international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting peaceful use of nuclear energy.
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is a cornerstone of global nuclear disarmament efforts.
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- treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
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Often abbreviated as NPT, this treaty is pivotal in international security law and nuclear policy.
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