About The Word Truce
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What's The Definition Of Truce?
[n] a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
Synonyms | Synonyms for Truce: armistice | cease-fire Related Terms | Find terms related to Truce: See Also | peace Truce In Webster's Dictionary \Truce\, n. [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a
truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. tre['o]w
fidelity, faith, troth. See {True}.]
1. (Mil.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders
of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities,
for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary
cessation; short quiet.
Where he may likeliest find Truce to his restless
thoughts. --Milton.
{Flag of truce} (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by
one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which
hostilities are suspended.
{Truce of God}, a suspension of arms promulgated by the
church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages,
putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain
periods.
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