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peace (pēs)

noun

  1. freedom from war or a stopping of war
  2. a treaty or agreement to end war or the threat of war
  3. freedom from public disturbance or disorder; public security; law and order
  4. freedom from disagreement or quarrels; harmony; concord
  5. an undisturbed state of mind; absence of mental conflict; serenity
    in full peace of mind
  6. 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

to be or become silent or quiet: obs. except in the imperative
peace Idioms

at peace

  1. free from war
  2. quiet; in repose

hold one's peace

or keep one's peace
to be silent; keep quiet

keep the peace

to avoid or prevent violation of law and public order

make one's peace with

to effect a reconciliation with

make peace

to end hostilities, settle arguments, etc.
Peace definition

Peace (pēs)

river in W Canada, flowing from N British Columbia east & northeast into the Slave River in NE Alberta: 945 mi (1,521 km)

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.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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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.

Posted by anonymous 59 days ago.

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