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Definition of
armistice noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
armistice
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈɑrməstəs
/
/
[
singular
]
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a formal agreement during a war to stop fighting and discuss making peace
synonym
cease-fire
The armistice was signed on December 4.
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armistice
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