peace treaty
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Definition
Noun: A formal agreement between two or more hostile parties, especially countries or governments, to officially end a war or armed conflict. It establishes the terms for peace, which may include conditions like territorial changes, disarmament, and reparations.
Usage
A "peace treaty" is a specific, legally binding document that concludes a state of war. It is signed by authorized representatives of the warring parties. - The two nations signed a peace treaty after five years of conflict. - Negotiating a peace treaty can be a long and complex process.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to broker a peace treaty": to act as an intermediary to help arrange or negotiate the agreement.
- The United Nations attempted to broker a peace treaty between the factions.
- "to ratify a peace treaty": to formally approve and confirm the agreement, often by a legislative body.
- The parliament must ratify the peace treaty before it takes effect.
Variants and Related Words
- Armistice (n): A formal agreement to stop fighting; a truce. This is often a preliminary step before a final peace treaty.
- Ceasefire (n): A temporary suspension of fighting. It is less formal and permanent than a peace treaty.
- Peace accord (n): A synonym for a peace treaty, often used in modern diplomatic contexts.
- Treaty (n): A broader term for a formally concluded and ratified agreement between states.
Synonyms
- Peace accord
- Peace agreement
- Treaty of peace
Related Phrases
- "sign a peace treaty": To formally agree to the treaty by adding one's signature.
- The leaders will meet next month to sign the peace treaty.
- "violate a peace treaty": To break or fail to honor the terms of the agreement.
- Attacking the border would violate the peace treaty.
Noun
- a treaty to cease hostilities
- peace came on November 11th