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| − | Deterrence is the disincentive to commit a crime based on the amount of punishment that someone convicted of that crime will receive. | + | '''Deterrence''' is the disincentive to commit a crime based on the amount of punishment that someone convicted of that crime will receive. |
Deterrence is cited as a justification for the [[death penalty]]. | Deterrence is cited as a justification for the [[death penalty]]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:43, August 21, 2007
Deterrence is the disincentive to commit a crime based on the amount of punishment that someone convicted of that crime will receive.
Deterrence is cited as a justification for the death penalty.