핵, 생물, 화학 무기 등과 같이 한꺼번에 수많은 사람을 살상하거나 광범위한 지역에 막대한 피해를 줄 수 있는 무기.
A nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological, or other weapon that can kill and bring significant harm to a large number of humans or cause great damage to human-made structures, natural structures, or the biosphere.
예문:
"The international community is working together to prevent the proliferation of WMDs."
"Inspectors were sent to verify the dismantling of the country's WMD programs."
"The treaty aims to ban the development and stockpiling of any form of WMD."