noun

The term "armistice" refers to an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain period of time; a truce. It is not necessarily a permanent end to the conflict but a pause in hostilities to allow for peace talks or other negotiations.

Example

1. The two countries agreed to an armistice to end the war.
2. The armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
3. The armistice agreement brought an end to the hostilities between the two nations.