Ceasefires
/ˈsiːsfʌɪərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of ceasefire: a temporary suspension of fighting between conflicting parties by mutual agreement.
The ceasefires were negotiated to allow humanitarian aid to reach the affected areas.
Forms
- ceasefire
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Commentary
As a plural noun, 'ceasefires' refers collectively to multiple instances of temporary halts in hostilities, distinct from any unique legal instruments that may govern each ceasefire.
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