noun
- Plural of pax; periods or agreements of peace between nations or groups.
- Plural of pax; small tablets or ornaments kissed during certain religious ceremonies as a sign of peace.
Usage: Often used in historical or political contexts
Usage: Religious/liturgical term
Examples
- The treaty established several paxes between the warring kingdoms.
- Historical records document the paxes that followed major conflicts.
- The Roman paxes brought stability to the empire for decades.
- During the ceremony, the priest distributed paxes to the congregation.
- Multiple paxes were negotiated throughout the peace conference.