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Armistice - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Armistice : (noun)
1: a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can
discuss peace terms [syn: cease-fire, truce]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Armistice : \Ar"mis*tice\, n. [F. armistice, fr. (an assumed word)
L. armistitium; arma arms _ stare, statum (combining form,
-stitum), to stand still.]
A cessation of arms for a short time, by convention; a
temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement; a truce.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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