Definitions

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  • noun In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

Etymologies

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From cease + fire.

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Examples

  • Israeli policy is not to use the term ceasefire as it makes Hamas an equal partner.

    YID With LID 2009

  • Israeli policy is not to use the term ceasefire as it makes Hamas an equal partner.

    YID With LID 2009

  • Israeli policy is not to use the term ceasefire as it makes Hamas an equal partner.

    YID With LID 2009

  • Israeli policy is not to use the term ceasefire as it makes Hamas an equal partner.

    YID With LID 2009

  • Israeli policy is not to use the term ceasefire as it makes Hamas an equal partner.

    YID With LID 2009

  • Israeli policy is not to use the term ceasefire as it makes Hamas an equal partner.

    YID With LID 2009

  • Israeli policy is not to use the term ceasefire as it makes Hamas an equal partner.

    YID With LID 2009

  • Israeli policy is not to use the term ceasefire as it makes Hamas an equal partner.

    YID With LID 2009

  • Israeli policy is not to use the term ceasefire as it makes Hamas an equal partner.

    YID With LID 2009

  • Israeli policy is not to use the term ceasefire as it makes Hamas an equal partner.

    YID With LID 2009

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