armistice

ar·mi·stice

noun \ˈär-mə-stəs\

Definition of ARMISTICE

: temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement between the opponents : truce

Examples of ARMISTICE

1. <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

Related to ARMISTICE

Synonyms: truce, cease-fire

Related Words: accord, reconcilement, reconciliation; détente (or detente); peace, peacetime

Near Antonyms: conflict, hostilities, hot war, war

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