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Webster 1913 Edition


Armistice

Ar′mis-tice

,
Noun.
[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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Armistice

'ARMISTICE

,
Noun.
[L. arma and sisto, to stand still, Gr.]
A cessation of arms, for a short time, by convention; a truce; a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement of the parties.

Definition 2024


armistice

armistice

English

Noun

armistice (plural armistices)

  1. A formal agreement to end fighting.

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French

Etymology

From Medieval Latin armistitium, from arma (weapons) and statio (immobility) (compare solstitium). Cognate with Italian armistizio.

Noun

armistice m (plural armistices)

  1. armistice