Meaning of CEASE-FIRE
| Pronunciation: | | sees fIr, s'eesf`Iur
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| | Definition: | | [n] a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms |
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| | Synonyms: | | armistice, truce |
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| | See Also: | | peace | |
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| | Related Terms: | | abeyance, armistice, break, breathing spell, buffer zone, caesura, cooling-off period, day off, demilitarized zone, drop, hesitation, holiday, hollow truce, interim, interlude, intermezzo, intermission, intermittence, interruption, interval, lapse, layoff, letup, lull, modus vivendi, neutral territory, pacification, pause, Pax Dei, pax in bello, Pax Romana, peace, Peace of God, recess, remission, respite, rest, stand-down, stay, suspension, suspension of hostilities, temporary arrangement, treaty of peace, truce, vacation |
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