Meaning armistice
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1707, from French armistice (1680s), coined on the model of Latin solstitium (see solstice), etc., from Latin arma "arms" (see arm (n.2)) + -stitium (used only in compounds), from PIE *ste-t [..]
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armistice


truce or halt in hostilities.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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An armistice is a temporary suspension of hostilities in a war, often while a peace treaty is being negotiated. The armistice that ended fighting in World War I was signed at dawn on November 11th 191 [..]
Source: alphahistory.com

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armistice


An agreement made by opposing sides to end a war.
Source: learnnc.org (offline)

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An agreed upon time for fighting to stop. It is a truce. It can be temporary or permanent.
Source: historyforkids.net

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Armistice refers to a cease-fire marking the permanent end of war. Under International law, an armistice is a legal agreement that ends fighting between the combatant parties of a war or conflict. Arm [..]
Source: definitions.uslegal.com

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armistice


(n) a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
Source: beedictionary.com

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armistice


A formal agreement to end fighting.
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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