Found 1 items, similar to Cessation of arms.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Cessation of arms Cessation \Ces*sa"tion\ (s[e^]s*s[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [F. cessation, L. cessatio, fr. cessare. See Cease.] A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final; a stop; as, a cessation of the war. [1913 Webster] The temporary cessation of the papal iniquities. --Motley. [1913 Webster] The day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation from labor. --Sir J. Hayward. [1913 Webster] Cessation of arms (Mil.), an armistice, or truce, agreed to by the commanders of armies, to give time for a capitulation, or for other purposes. Syn: Stop; rest; stay; pause; discontinuance; intermission; interval; respite; interruption; recess; remission. [1913 Webster] ||