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.
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.