Armistice
Armistice [ AHR-muh'-stis ] | |
[ noun ] | |
MEANING : | |
a mutual decision to stop fighting temporarily | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The armistice announced between the rebel group and government forces enabled civilians to relocate to safe areas. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
The Koreas are still formally at war because their 1950-53 Korean War ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty. |
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