A term from the Cold War: Because the Soviet Union and the US could destroy each other peace was maintained by theis "mutually assured destruction."
by Robert Allen August 29, 2003
by MoFo November 24, 2003
by kymcleod October 12, 2003
A phrase, possibly coined by Arthur C. Clarke, to describe a situation where both parties can destroy the other, but not before the attacked party destroys the attacker.
by 256 September 3, 2003
'Mutually Assured' meaning both candidates are assured.
by Jack Tha Rippa September 3, 2003
When a couple mutually decide at the same time to end a relationship with no chance of ever being in relationship with one another ever again. Basically Nuke with Salted Earth only both mutually agree and launch nukes with salted earth at the same time. Or in response to knowing a break up notice is approaching.
by Liberation Theology October 29, 2019
The "lose-lose" scenario in any kind of war, although nuclear war is often associated with this term.
"From my reading of various pronoucements made by the Russian High Command over the years, I am convinced that they will never again permit their nation to be threatened... no matter what the cost... that cost itself may actually is Mutually Assured Destruction."
-- Alan Moore, as the voice of Professor Milton Glass, "Dr. Manhattan: Super-Powers and the Superpowers", in Watchmen (DC Comics, 1986)
-- Alan Moore, as the voice of Professor Milton Glass, "Dr. Manhattan: Super-Powers and the Superpowers", in Watchmen (DC Comics, 1986)
by T-Boy August 29, 2003