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

1. a treaty to cease hostilities
   • peace came on November 11th