noun
- plural of ceasefire; temporary agreements to stop fighting or hostilities between opposing forces
Usage: military; political
Examples
- The two countries have negotiated several ceasefires over the past decade.
- Multiple ceasefires were broken before a lasting peace agreement was reached.
- The United Nations helped broker ceasefires between the warring factions.
- Both sides violated the terms of previous ceasefires.
- International observers monitored the ceasefires to ensure compliance.
- The region has experienced numerous temporary ceasefires but no permanent solution.