disarmament

//dɪsˈɑːməmənt//
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Noun

disarmamentSingular
1

The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons, especially by mutual agreement between nations.

The two countries signed a disarmament treaty to reduce their nuclear weapons.

2

The act of depriving a person or group of weapons or the means to fight.

The disarmament of the rebel forces was completed peacefully.