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permissive action link
A device included in or attached to a nuclear weapon system to preclude arming and/or launching until the insertion of a prescribed discrete code or combination. It may include equipment and cabling external to the weapon or weapon system to activate components within the weapon or weapon system.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Military
- Category: General military
- Company: U.S. DOD
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