Truce (noun)

1. An agreement between two or more parties to stop fighting or hostile actions.
2. A period of time during which such an agreement is in effect.

Origin:

The word "truce" comes from the old french word "truce" which means "agreement." it is an agreement between two or more parties to stop fighting or hostile actions. it is also used as a noun to indicate a period of time during which such an agreement is in effect.

Examples:

1. The two countries signed a truce to end the war.
2. A temporary truce was called to allow for peace negotiations.
3. The two sides agreed to a truce, during which they would bury their dead.
4. The ceasefire was a temporary truce to allow for peace talks.
5. The truce was broken after only a few days.