armistice

ar·mi·stice  (ärm-sts)

n.

A temporary cessation of fighting by mutual consent; a truce.

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[French, from New Latin armistitium : Latin arma, arms; see arm² + Latin -stitium, a stopping; see st- in Indo-European roots.]

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armistice [arm-miss-stiss]

Noun

an agreement between opposing armies to stop fighting [Latin arma arms + sistere to stop]

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armistice

a temporary cessation of hostilities, by agreement between the belligerents, prior to the negotiation or signing of a peace treaty.

See also: Agreement, War

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

armistice - a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms cease-fire, truce peace - the state prevailing during the absence of war

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armistice

noun truce, peace, ceasefire, suspension of hostilities

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In international law, a suspension or temporary cessation of hostilities by agreement between belligerent powers.

Translations

armistice [ˈɑːmɪstɪs] n → armisticio

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armistice [ˈɑːmɪstɪs] n → armistice m

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armistice [ˈɑːmɪstɪs] n → Waffenstillstand m

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armistice [ˈɑːmɪstɪs] n → armistizio