Meaning of ARMISTICE
| Pronunciation: | | 'ârmistis
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| | Definition: | | [n] a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms |
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| | Synonyms: | | cease-fire, truce |
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| | See Also: | | peace | |
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| | Definition: | | \Ar"mis*tice\, n. [F. armistice, fr. (an assumed word)
L. armistitium; arma arms + stare, statum (combining form,
-stitum), to stand still.]
A cessation of arms for a short time, by convention; a
temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement; a truce.
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| | Related Terms: | | breathing spell, buffer zone, cease-fire, cooling-off period, demilitarized zone, hollow truce, modus vivendi, neutral territory, pacification, Pax Dei, pax in bello, Pax Romana, peace, Peace of God, stand-down, suspension of hostilities, temporary arrangement, treaty of peace, truce |
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