truce : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: truce	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for truce
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
truce n a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms Synonym(s): armistice, cease-fire, truce
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Truce \Truce\, n. [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. tre[a2]w fidelity, faith, troth. See {True}.] 1. (Mil.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice. 2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet. Where he may likeliest find Truce to his restless thoughts. --Milton. {Flag of truce} (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which hostilities are suspended. {Truce of God}, a suspension of arms promulgated by the church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages, putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain periods.