peace agreement
Americannoun
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an agreement between hostile parties which brings an end to war between those parties.
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a document outlining the terms agreed on by hostile parties, where those terms bring an end to war between those parties.
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"There's no way out for us here. The only solution is a lasting peace agreement in Myanmar," Ullah said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Wall Street sees the war as ongoing, viewing the interim peace agreement as a short-lived interlude.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
Pezeshkian also said the peace agreement had the support of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, saying that factions both in and out of the country were aiming to disrupt the diplomatic process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
"After months of hardship and distress for thousands of innocent seafarers, and negative impact on the whole world, I welcome with deep satisfaction the peace agreement concluded between the United States and Iran," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
At first the Germans refused to sign the peace agreement.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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