Non-proliferation (Noun)
Meaning
The prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons); "they protested that the nonproliferation treaty was just a plot to maintain the hegemony of those who already had nuclear weapons"; "nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation are closely related goals".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The country's foreign policy focused on non-proliferation of nuclear arms and the reduction of existing stockpiles.
- Non-proliferation agreements are in place to prevent the spread of chemical and biological warfare agents.
- The treaty aimed to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by limiting the production of fissile materials.
- Efforts to achieve non-proliferation of ballistic missiles have been hindered by the lack of international cooperation.
- The international community has long recognized the importance of non-proliferation in maintaining global security and stability.