Definitions for détentedeɪˈtɑnt, -ˈtɑ̃t
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
dé•tentedeɪˈtɑnt, -ˈtɑ̃t(n.)
or de•tente
a relaxing of tension, esp. between nations.
Category: Government, Foreign Term
Origin of détente:
1905–10; < F; see detent
Princeton's WordNet
detente(noun)
the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
Translations for détente
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
trigger(noun)
a small lever on a gun, which is pulled to make the gun fire
He aimed the rifle at her but did not pull the trigger.
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