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dovishness

/dəˈvɪʃnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does dovishness mean?

noun

A policy or attitude of avoiding conflict or confrontation, especially in international relations. A tendency to be overly cautious or conciliatory.

Example

"The dovishness of the new government was criticized by its opponents as a sign of weakness."

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