truce
truce definition
truce (tro̵̅o̅s)
noun
- a temporary cessation of warfare by agreement between the belligerents; armistice; cease-fire
- any pause in or respite from quarreling, conflict, trouble, etc.
Etymology: ME trewes, pl. of trewe, a pledge < OE treow, compact, faith: see true
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