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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Armistice \Ar"mis*tice\, n. [F. armistice, fr (an assumed word) L. armistitium arma arms + stare, statum (combining form -stitum), to stand still.] A cessation of arms for a short time, by convention; a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement; a truce. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: armistice n : a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms [syn: {cease-fire}, {truce}]
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