armistice
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ar·mi·stice
noun \ˈär-mə-stəs\Definition of ARMISTICE
: temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement between the opponents : truce
See Examples of ARMISTICE
- <both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice during the solemn holy days>
Origin of ARMISTICE
French or New Latin; French, from New Latin armistitium, from Latin arma + -stitium (as in solstitium solstice)
First Known Use: circa 1707
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- Synonyms
- truce, cease-fire
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