Arms Control (Noun)
Meaning
A limitation on the size and armament of the armed forces of a country.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The international community has been working towards arms control agreements to reduce the threat of nuclear war.
- The treaty imposed strict arms control measures on both countries, limiting the number of troops and military equipment.
- The country's military leaders opposed the proposed arms control treaty, arguing it would weaken their national defense.
- Arms control talks between the two nations have been ongoing for months, but a deal has yet to be reached.
- The government's decision to reduce its military spending was seen as a significant step towards arms control and disarmament.