peace of mind
Variant of 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
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