Peacekeep
/ˈpiːskip/
Definitions
- (v.) To maintain or enforce peace, especially by the presence or action of military or police forces.
The UN forces were deployed to peacekeep in the conflict zone.
Forms
- peacekeeping
- peacekeepe
- peacekeeps
- peacekept
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Commentary
Primarily used as a verb in formal or international law contexts relating to maintaining peace.
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