1. the quality or state of being capable of being deterred; susceptibility to deterrence.
Usage: formal; often used in military, legal, and policy contexts

Examples

• The deterrability of potential criminals depends on the certainty and severity of punishment.
• Military strategists debate the deterrability of hostile nations through nuclear weapons.
• Research on deterrability suggests that swift enforcement is more effective than harsh penalties alone.
• The policy's success relies on the deterrability of would-be offenders.
• Some experts question the deterrability of desperate individuals facing extreme circumstances.