peace
peace (pēs)
noun
- freedom from war or a stopping of war
- a treaty or agreement to end war or the threat of war
- freedom from public disturbance or disorder; public security; law and order
- freedom from disagreement or quarrels; harmony; concord
- an undisturbed state of mind; absence of mental conflict; serenityin full peace of mind
- calm; quiet; tranquillity
Etymology: ME pais < OFr < L pax (gen. pacis) < IE base *pak-, to fasten > fang, L pacisci, to confirm an agreement, pangere, to fasten
intransitive verb
at peace
- free from war
- quiet; in repose
keep the peace
make one's peace with
make peace
Peace (pēs)
Etymology: after Peace Point, where Cree & Beaver Indians made a peace pact
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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| Topic | Replies | Latest Post |
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| German Friedensgrenze "Border of Peace" | 10 | 4 years ago |
| hold your peace | 4 | 6 years ago |
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peace is tranquility, quitness, security,and the ability to be free from all your fears and to escape form war of your enemies. it is peacefullness and happiness. you feel safer than when you are at unhealthy sates. it is joy and the next step until nirviana.
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