Thesaurus: truce

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1. n. A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
2. n. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet.
3. n. a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
4. 1. (Mil.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice. 2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet. Where he may likeliest find Truce to his restless thoughts. Milton. Flag of truce (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which hostilities are suspended. -- Truce of God, a suspension of arms promulgated by the church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages, putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain periods.
5. A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposingforces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation orother purpose; an armistice.
6. n:100 n a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms