deterrence, n. The act or process of discouraging certain behavior, particularly by fear; esp., as a goal of criminal law, the prevention of criminal behavior by fear of punishment. Cf. REHABILITATION(1); RETRIBUTION (1). [Cases: Sentencing and Punishment 41.] — deter, vb. — deterrent, adj.
general deterrence. A goal of criminal law generally, or of a specific conviction and sentence, to discourage people from committing crimes.
special deterrence. A goal of a specific conviction and sentence to dissuade the offender from committing crimes in the future.
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