Treaty of Peace

/ˈtriːti əv piːs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A formal agreement between hostile parties, typically countries or governments, that ends a state of war and establishes peace terms.
    The Treaty of Peace concluded the hostilities and laid down the conditions for post-war reconstruction.

Forms

  • treaty of peace
  • treaties of peace

Commentary

The term specifically denotes treaties that formally end hostilities, distinct from ceasefires or armistices which may be temporary or preliminary.

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