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Flag of Truce

A flag of truce is a symbol of peace used during times of conflict or war to communicate a desire for a temporary cessation of aggression.

Noun

Sense 1:

A piece of fabric or material, typically a white flag, that is displayed to indicate the intent of a party involved in a conflict to communicate peacefully with the opposing side.

Example Sentences:

• The general sent a flag of truce to the enemy camp to negotiate a ceasefire.
• The soldiers raised a flag of truce as a sign of surrender.
• During World War II, the individuals trapped behind enemy lines used a hidden flag of truce to communicate with friendly forces.

Sense 2:

A symbolic gesture or action made to indicate a desire for peaceful negotiations or a temporary pause in hostilities.

Example Sentences:

• The president's speech served as a flag of truce, calling for diplomacy and peaceful resolution.
• As a truce was being established, the two nations exchanged ambassadors, hoisting their respective flags of truce at their embassies.
• The humanitarian organization attempted to deliver aid to the war-torn region under a flag of truce.

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