noun
- plural of armistice; formal agreements to stop fighting temporarily, especially during a war
Usage: military; diplomatic
Examples
- The two nations signed armistices to halt the border conflicts.
- Historical armistices often preceded formal peace treaties.
- Multiple armistices were negotiated during the lengthy civil war.
- The armistices allowed humanitarian aid to reach civilians.
- Both sides violated the armistices within weeks of signing them.
- Diplomats worked tirelessly to establish lasting armistices.