Cease-Firing
/ˈsiːsˌfaɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A cessation of firing or shooting in an armed conflict, often formalized by agreement, to halt hostilities temporarily or permanently.
The peace negotiations began after both sides agreed to a cease-firing.
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Cease-firing is often used interchangeably with cease-fire but can stress the specific act of halting gunfire; legal documents may prefer precise terms like 'armistice' or 'truce' depending on the context.
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