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cease–fire
noun \ˈsēs-ˈfi(-ə)r\
: an agreement to stop fighting a war for a period of time so that a permanent agreement can be made to end the war
Full Definition of CEASE-FIRE
1
: a military order to cease firing
2
: a suspension of active hostilities
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First Known Use of CEASE-FIRE
1859
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- armistice, cease-fire
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