Armistice
['ɑːmɪstɪs] or ['ɑrmɪstɪs]
Definition
(noun.) a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms.
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Definition
(n.) A cessation of arms for a short time, by convention; a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement; a truce.
Editor: Rena
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Truce, suspension of hostilities, cessation of arms, temporary peace.
Editor: Murdoch
Definition
n. a short suspension of hostilities: a truce.
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Examples
- On November 11th an armistice was signed, and the war was at an end. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- In London the armistice was proclaimed about midday on November 11th. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- SIR:--Yours of this date, proposing armistice and appointment of Commissioners to settle terms of capitulation, is just received. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
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