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Deterrence mechanisms are strategies or policies designed to prevent undesirable actions by threatening significant consequences, thereby influencing the cost-benefit analysis of potential offenders. These mechanisms are widely used in fields such as international relations, criminal justice, and cybersecurity to maintain stability and prevent conflict by making the cost of aggression or non-compliance outweigh the benefits.
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