TRUCE

armistice, cease-fire, truce

(noun) a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

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

Synonyms

• armistice

• ceasefire

Anagrams

• 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