truce

A temporary cessation or suspension of hostilities by agreement of the opposing sides; an armistice.

A respite from a disagreeable state of affairs.

To end or be ended with a truce.

An intermission of hostilities; specifically, a temporary cessation or suspension of hostilities mutually agreed upon by the commanders of two opposing forces, generally for some stipulated period, to admit of negotiation, or for some other purpose.

Respite; temporary quiet or intermission of action, pain, contest, or the like.

Reconciliation; peace.

A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.

Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet.

a white flag carried or exhibited by one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which hostilities are suspended.

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.