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armistice |
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armistice [arm-miss-stiss] Noun an agreement between opposing armies to stop fighting [Latin arma arms + sistere to stop] 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
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms In international law, a suspension or temporary cessation of hostilities by agreement between belligerent powers. Translations |
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You command only my advance guard, and have no right to arrange an armistice without my order. Glegg felt there was really something in this, but she tossed her head and emitted a guttural interjection to indicate that her silence was only an armistice, not a peace. |
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