pacification
- noun
- /ˌpæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
- Formal
:
tratado de paz
- The pacification agreement between the warring factions finally brought peace to the region.
Examples
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However, special conditions may be agreed upon to contribute to the pacification process.
Academic text (1991) -
Got out after the Irish Pacification thing in '01 and went to Sac State with a GI grant.
Fiction book (1997) -
To counter the growing militant influence, the government trained its soldiers in anti-guerrilla operations, 15,000 of whom were part of the Algiers pacification force.
Blog text (4) -
The leaders signed a pacification treaty, officially ending years of conflict between the two nations.
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After months of negotiation, they reached a pacification that restored order and stability to the area.
Synonyms
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2.0
A formal agreement that ends a war between countries
509
4.1
A written agreement between countries about peace, trade or other relations
384
3.3
An agreement that ends a legal or business dispute
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2.5
An agreement where each side gives up something to reach a solution
106
3.7
A temporary stop to fighting so sides can talk or get aid
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6.0
An official written agreement between countries
31
3.0
A formal agreement to stop a war and start peaceful relations
3
8.6
A time when two countries reduce hostility and improve relations
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Etymology
Pacification comes from the Latin root pax meaning 'peace' and the verb pacify meaning 'to make peace'. Think of it like a formal pact or agreement that 'makes peace', which is why the word can mean a treaty that ends a conflict.