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We consider the problem of gauging discrete symmetries. All valid constraints on such symmetries can be understood in the low-energy theory in terms of instantons. We note that string perturbation theory often exhibits global discrete symmetries, which are broken nonperturbatively.
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Banks et al. (1992) studied this question.
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