armistice

[ ahr-muh-stis ]

/ ˈɑr mə stɪs /

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noun

a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement of the warring parties; truce: World War I ended with the armistice of 1918.

Nearby words

arming chest, arminian, arminianism, arminius, armipotent, armistice, armistice day, armitage, armless, armlet, armload

Origin of armistice

1655–65; < French < Medieval Latin armistitium, equivalent to Latin armi- (combining form of arma arm²) + -stitium a stopping (stit- (variant stem of sistere to stop; see stand) + -ium -ium)

Related forms

post·ar·mi·stice, noun

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Life along the Armistice line showcases some of the worst excesses of both sides.
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The fighting had stopped with nothing more solid than an armistice.
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Legal jurisdiction would go in accordance with the 1949 armistice agreement.
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An armistice is the cessation of active hostilities for a period agreed between belligerents.
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The signing of the armistice saw the difficulties of supplying soluble coffee about overcome.
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The treacherous enemy having broken the armistice, the burning of the Palace-castle of Chapultepec followed soon arter.
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Germany was supplied under the approval of the Allies in accordance with the armistice agreement.
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No doubt was felt that the armistice was the result of the capture of Tientsin.
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British Dictionary definitions for armistice

armistice

/ (ˈɑːmɪstɪs) /

noun

an agreement between opposing armies to suspend hostilities in order to discuss peace terms; truce

Word Origin for armistice

C18: from New Latin armistitium, from Latin arma arms + sistere to stop, stand still

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