détente

détente (day-tahnt). [French]

1. The relaxation of tensions between two or more parties, esp. nations.

2. A policy promoting such a relaxation of tensions.

3. A period during which such tensions are relaxed. Cf. ENTENTE; ALLIANCE.

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