Category:Truce

Truce, n. Etym: [oe. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a truce, Properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, as. treów fidelity, faith, Troth. See true.]

1. (mil.)

Defn: 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.