truce

Definition of Truce in English :

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Truce

noun

1.

an agreement to stop fighting, esp temporarily

2.

temporary cessation of something unpleasant

noun

1.

a temporary cessation of warfare by agreement between the belligerents; armistice; cease-fire

2.

any pause in or respite from quarreling, conflict, trouble, etc.

n.

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

2. A respite from a disagreeable state of affairs.

tr. & intr.v. truced, truc·ing, truc·es

To end or be ended with a truce.