First Known Use: 1706
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armistice
noun ar·mi·stice \ˈär-mə-stəs\
: an agreement to stop fighting a war
Full Definition of ARMISTICE
: temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement between the opponents : truce
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Origin of ARMISTICE
French or New Latin; French, from New Latin armistitium, from Latin arma + -stitium (as in solstitium solstice)
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- truce, cease-fire
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armistice
noun ar·mi·stice \ˈär-mə-stəs\
Definition of ARMISTICE for Kids
: a pause in fighting brought about by agreement between the two sides
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