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détente

Verified Business & public life French in English
détente
détente

Definition

An easing of hostility between states or groups.

From French détente.

Merriam-Webster records 1908 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

The talks marked a period of détente.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/d%C3%A9tente

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