Ceasefiring
/ˈsiːsˌfaɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) An agreement or directive to temporarily stop hostilities or military actions between conflicting parties.
The ceasefiring allowed humanitarian aid to reach the affected region.
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Commentary
The term is often used interchangeably with 'ceasefire' but can denote the act or process rather than the formal agreement.
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