What is another word for suspension of hostilities?
Pronunciation: [səspˈɛnʃən ɒv həstˈɪlɪtiz] (IPA) 
A suspension of hostilities is a temporary stoppage of a conflict or combat. Synonyms for this term include ceasefire, truce, armistice, cessation of hostilities, and peace treaty. A ceasefire is an agreement to stop fighting, often used to negotiate peace. Truce is an agreement to stop fighting for a specific period. Armistice is a formal truce agreement, often used to end a war. Cessation of hostilities refers to a less formal stoppage of fighting. A peace treaty is a formal agreement between two sides to end a war or conflict permanently. All of these synonyms imply a pause in fighting with the hope of resolving differences.
