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armistice
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ar·mi·stice  (ärm-sts)
n.
A temporary cessation of fighting by mutual consent; a truce.

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

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
Noun1.armisticearmistice - a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
peace - the state prevailing during the absence of war

armistice
noun truce, peace, ceasefire, suspension of hostilities

In international law, a suspension or temporary cessation of hostilities by agreement between belligerent powers.
Translations
Spanish armistice [ˈɑːmɪstɪs] narmisticio
French armistice [ˈɑːmɪstɪs] narmistice m
German armistice [ˈɑːmɪstɪs] nWaffenstillstand m
Italian armistice [ˈɑːmɪstɪs] narmistizio

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The 1948 war led to a situation where there was no established, agreed-to peace: there were four separate armistices or truces.
 
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