armistice
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7.4
- noun
- /ˈɑrmɪstɪs/
- Formal
:
armisticio
- On July 20, the protracted and difficult negotiations ended with the signing of the Israeli-Syrian Armistice Agreement.
- armistice agreement
- armistice negotiations
- armistice talks
People don't negotiate peace or even an Armistice if they're winning.
- People don't negotiate peace or even an Armistice if they're winning.
- So here's the deal I would do freeze the current lines of control, a Korean War style Armistice agreement.
- You know, we have a, we have an Armistice and Aun treaty that governs North and South Korea.
- So at the end of the week and with Austrian support, Max telegraphed Washington requesting an Armistice.
- He was just nine years after Armistice agreement was signed.
- Still, the peace or or at least Armistice process is proceeding.
- But Armistice more along the like any Armistice along the lines of the current front lines.
- You don't have MacArthur and Hirohito and an Armistice.
Examples
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The historic armistice was signed in a ceremony attended by representatives from both nations.
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On April 5, 1949, the Syrian-Israeli armistice negotiations finally started.
Academic text (2016) -
An armistice is going to be discussed.
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Now, more than ever, the armistice is of paramount importance.
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Egypt decided to start the armistice negotiations with Israel immediately.
Academic text (2016) -
Now that the armistice has been signed, there's been an exchange of prisoners.
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With the end of the armistice negotiations approaching, neither Israel nor Syria wanted the talks to break down.
Academic text (2016) -
With the Central Powers facing collapse, the Ottoman Empire signs an Armistice with the Allies at Mudros.
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After years of conflict, both sides finally agreed to an armistice to discuss peace terms.
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During the negotiations, the leaders expressed hope that the armistice would lead to a lasting peace.
Synonyms
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4.1
An agreement between fighting sides to stop fighting, often to allow peace talks
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4.0
An agreement between enemies to stop fighting for a time
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3.7
A temporary stop to fighting so sides can talk or get aid
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Etymology
Armistice comes from old Latin words arma 'arms' or 'weapons' and sistere 'to stop' or 'stand still'. So an armistice is like making weapons 'stand still', which is why it means an agreement to stop fighting while people talk about peace.