truce

[Truce]

When two warring sides decide to call it quits, it's called a truce an agreement to end the fighting.

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A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.

Noun
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms


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.

n.
Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet.


Truce

Truce , n. [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. tre'a2w fidelity, faith, troth. See True.] 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.
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.

A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.

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There can be no truce between science and religion.

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