armistice(n = noun.state) cease-fire, truce - a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms;
is a kind of peace
A cessation of arms for a short time, by convention; a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement; a truce. [1913 Webster]
armistice, n. a stopping of hostilities by common agreement of the opposing sides; a truce.
Idiom:
Armistice Day the anniversary of the armistice of 11 Nov. 1918 (cf. Remembrance Sunday).
Etymology:
F armistice or mod.L armistitium, f. arma arms (ARM(2)) + -stitium stoppage
N pacification, conciliation, reconciliation, reconcilement, shaking of hands, accommodation, arrangement, adjustment, terms, compromise, amnesty, deed of release, peace offering, olive branch, calumet of peace, preliminaries of peace, truce, armistice, suspension of arms, suspension of hostilities, stand-down, breathing time, convention, modus vivendi, flag of truce, white flag, parlementaire, cartel, hollow truce, pax in bello, drawn battle, conciliatory, composing, pacified, requiescat in pace.