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Die Abrüstung
The reduction of a state's weapons or armed forces. A compound of 'ab', down, and 'rüsten', to arm. Its opposite is 'die Aufrüstung'.
Examples in context
Der Vertrag verpflichtete beide Seiten zur nuklearen Abrüstung.
The treaty committed both sides to nuclear disarmament.
Die Gespräche über Abrüstung wurden wieder aufgenommen.
Disarmament talks resumed.
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