ceasefire

noun

1. a period of truce, esp one that is temporary and a preliminary step to establishing a more permanent peace on agreed terms

interjection

1. the order to stop firing

Example Sentences

In past years they have declared a ceasefire right before Christmas, but have resumed attacks once the holiday season is over.

From The Daily Beast

Now the question in Colombia, is, will a bilateral ceasefire be announced in coming days?

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A ceasefire by leftist rebels in Colombia could close the last one.

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In the past, Santos has been stubbornly opposed to a bilateral ceasefire, but his position on the issue may be shifting.

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Do they have a plan for how to translate a ceasefire into something more durable?

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Related Words

• armistice
• truce