He played an important role in international efforts to 'deter' [='prevent'] nuclear war.
The heavy fines should 'deter' [='discourage'] people 'from' dumping garbage here.
They hoped that the new law would 'deter' advertisers 'from' making false claims.
(..) You see, as the Cold War drew to an end, we saw the possibilities of a New Order in which nations work together. It refers to new ways of working with other nations to deter aggression and to achieve stability. As old threats recede, new threats emerge. The quest for the New World Order (..)2009 Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup