Armistice
Pronunciation : Ar"mis*tice
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. armistice, fr. (an assumed word) L. armistitium; arma arms + stare, statum (combining form, -stitum), to stand still.]
Definition : Defn: A cessation of arms for a short time, by convention; a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement; a truce.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913