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Definition truce in British English

truce noun

[countable] noun
/truːs/
1

an agreement between two people or groups involved in a war, fight, or disagreement to stop it for a period of time

Example

At least 750 people have died since the truce ended.

Example

They should call a truce while negotiations are given a chance.

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1.1

a period of time when there is a truce

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Definition truce in British English