armistice, cease-fire, truce
(noun) a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
Source: WordNet® 3.1
truce (plural truces)
a period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties
an agreement between opposed parties in which they pledge to cease fighting for a limited time
• armistice
• ceasefire
• Crute, Curet, cruet, curet, cuter, eruct, recut
Source: Wiktionary
Truce, n. Etym: [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. treów fidelity, faith, troth. See True.]
1. (Mil.)
Definition: A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet. Where he may likeliest find Truce to his restless thoughts. Milton. Flag of truce (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which hostilities are suspended.
– Truce of God, a suspension of arms promulgated by the church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages, putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain periods.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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