Definition[]
A deterrent is a
| “ | measure that discourages, complicates, or delays an adversary's action or occurrence by instilling fear, doubt, or anxiety.[1] | ” |
Overview[]
"A deterrent reduces threat by decreasing the likelihood of an attempted attack."[2]
References[]
- ↑ DHS Risk Lexicon, at 11.
- ↑ DHS Risk Lexicon, App. A, at 44.