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arms control

[/ɑːrmz kənˈtroʊl/]
noun
controle de armamentos
1. International agreements and measures designed to limit, reduce, or regulate military weapons and arsenals to promote peace and security
The two nations signed an arms control treaty to reduce their nuclear weapons stockpiles.
As duas nações assinaram um tratado de controle de armamentos para reduzir seus arsenais de armas nucleares.
2. Government policies aimed at preventing or restricting the possession and use of certain weapons by civilians
The government implemented strict arms control measures to reduce gun violence in cities.
O governo implementou medidas rigorosas de controle de armamentos para reduzir a violência armada nas cidades.
Synonyms
weapons limitationdisarmamentarms reductionmilitary regulation
Antonyms
arms raceweaponizationarmament

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle de armamentos
Standard term used in diplomatic and political contexts
Portugal
controlo de armamentos
Portuguese spelling variant with 'controlo'
General Brazilian
regulação de armas
Alternative term, more commonly used in civilian contexts
General Portuguese
limitação de armamentos
Formal diplomatic terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

arms control agreement
arms control treaty
arms control negotiations
arms control regime
mutual arms control
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