Defn: The doctrine that the will is not free, but is inevitably and invincibly determined by motives. Its superior suitability to produce courage, as contrasted with scientific physical determinism, is obvious. F. P. Cobbe.
DETERMINIST
De*ter"min*ist, n. (Metaph.)
Defn: One who believes in determinism. Also adj.; as, determinist theories.
DETERRATION De`ter*ra"tion, n. Etym: [L. de + terra earth: cf. F. déterrer to unearth.]
Defn: The uncovering of anything buried or covered with earth; a taking out of the earth or ground. Woodward.
DETERRENCE
De*ter"rence, n.
Defn: That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance. [R.]
DETERRENT
De*ter"rent, a. Etym: [L. deterrens, p. pr. of deterrere. See Deter.]
Defn: Serving to deter. "The deterrent principle." E. Davis.
DETERRENT
De*ter"rent, n.