ARMISTICE

armistice. Armistice, n. a cessation of arms, a short truce

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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.