mutually assured destruction

A form of mutual assured destruction — The threat of massive retaliation using nuclear weapons should a potential enemy use them first, both sides being annihilated in the event of war.

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Meanings

nounmutually assured destruction (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of mutual assured destruction.
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