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Term: Armistace

Description:

An armistice is a temporary pause or cessation of hostilities between warring parties, usually with the intention of negotiating a lasting peace agreement. It is a formal agreement to suspend fighting, allowing both parties to assess their positions and engage in diplomatic talks.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun
A formal agreement between countries at war, wherein both sides agree to stop fighting for a certain period.

Example: The armistice signed between the two nations brought an end to the years of conflict.

Related products: Books about armistice history

Sense 2:

Noun
A temporary halt in fighting during a war, allowing for negotiations or a break in hostilities.

Example: The soldiers on both sides welcomed the armistice as an opportunity to mend the wounds of war.

Sense 3:

Noun
A truce or cessation of violence between conflicting parties, even in non-military contexts.

Example: The neighborhood watch group reached an armistice with the graffiti artists, ensuring their artwork was preserved on designated walls.

Sense 4:

Verb
To agree to or declare an armistice; to bring about a temporary end to hostilities.

Example: The diplomats worked tirelessly to armistice the warring factions, hoping to restore peace to the region.

Related products: Books about peace negotiation

Usage:

Although armistice is commonly associated with military conflicts, it can also be used to describe temporary truces or halts in fighting in non-military contexts, such as labor disputes or domestic disagreements.