peace offensive

noun

an active program, policy, propaganda campaign, etc., by a national government for the purpose of terminating a war or period of hostility, lessening international tensions, or promoting peaceful cooperation with other nations.

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advocate
to give up possession or occupancy of.
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Origin of peace offensive

First recorded in 1915–20

Words nearby peace offensive

peace, peace and quiet, peace corps, peace dividend, peace dove, peace offensive, peace offering, peace officer, peace pipe, peace river, peace sign
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