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Ceasefire
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a temporary peace during a battle or war when discussions regarding permanent peace is taking place
Example
The ceasefire was shattered by sudden bursts of gunfire from both sides.
The ceasefire brought a temporary halt to hostilities, allowing civilians to finally experience a peace.
With the ceasefire in place, residents started to flood back to their war-torn town.
As a gesture of goodwill, the country declared a unilateral ceasefire, temporarily halting military operations without expecting a reciprocal response.
The United Nations intermediated peace talks between warring factions in hopes of establishing a ceasefire.
