armistice
Definitions
An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
A temporary suspension of hostilities by mutual agreement of the warring parties.
Examples
The two warring nations finally signed an armistice to bring an end to the long-standing conflict.
After months of intense fighting, both sides agreed to an armistice to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid.
The armistice was intended to be a temporary measure, but it eventually paved the way for a permanent peace treaty.