Using the least possible amount of external justification required to prevent undesirable behavior is referred to as:

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Minimal deterrence is the use of the minimum amount of external justification necessary to prevent undesired behavior. This approach is often used in situations where there is a risk of undesirable behavior but using too much external justification could lead to resistance or backlash.

Using the Least Possible Amount of External Justification Required to Prevent