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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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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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