transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈtər-ən(t)s, -ˈter-; -ˈtə-rən(t)s, -ˈte-; dē- ]
noun
Date: 1861
: the act or process of deterring: as
a. : the inhibition of criminal behavior by fear especially of punishment
b. : the maintenance of military power for the purpose of discouraging attack