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détente
dé·tente [ day tnt, day tNt ] or de·tente [ day tnt, day tNt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
easing of tension between nations: a relaxation of tension or hostility between nations
[Early 20th century. < French, "relaxation" (see detent)]
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