The primary motive of the laws is to deliver justice to those who are exploited, though they also act as a deterrent for further similar actions and thus drive social reform. (politics.stackexchange.com)
The obvious question is whether these results may actually act as a deterrent for other scientists. (sciencemag.org)
«The government has not established that mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment act as a deterrent against gun - related crimes,» she wrote. (sentencing.typepad.com)