Deterrence by argument or reasoning or entreaty

• A communication that dissuades you
• Persuasion not to do something
• The act of talking someone out of an intended course of action

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a communication that dissuades you persuasion not to do something; the act of talking someone out of an intended course of action influencing someone to desist by argument or reasoning or entreaty [ant: persuasion ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. the act or an instance of dissuade

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
early 15c., from Latin dissuasionem (nominative dissuasio ) "an advice to the contrary," noun of action from past participle stem of dissuadere (see dissuade ).

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Dissuasion \Dis*sua"sion\, n. [L. dissuasio: cf. F. dissuasion. See Dissuade .] The act of dissuading; exhortation against a thing; dehortation. In spite of all the dissuasions of his friends. --Boyle. A motive or consideration tending to dissuade; a dissuasive. ...