Deterrence and Permission

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Deterrence noun - A negative motivational influence.

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Permission is an antonym for deterrence.

Nearby Words: deter, deterrent, deterring

Permission noun - The approval by someone in authority for the doing of something.

Usage example: the President granted permission for the foreign diplomats to have special quarters

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Deterrence is an antonym for permission.

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