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ceasefire

cease·fire [ sss fr ] (plural cease·fires)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. agreement to stop fighting: an agreement between opposing sides in a conflict that they will stop fighting, usually for a limited time during which they will try to reach a more permanent peace agreement

2. order to stop firing: a military order to stop firing

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