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truce
(encz) | truce,příměří Zdeněk Brož |
Truce
(gcide) | Truce \Truce\, n. [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a
truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. tre['o]w
fidelity, faith, troth. See True.]
1. (Mil.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders
of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities,
for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
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2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary
cessation; short quiet.
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Where he may likeliest find
Truce to his restless thoughts. --Milton.
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Flag of truce (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by
one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which
hostilities are suspended.
Truce of God, a suspension of arms promulgated by the
church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages,
putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain
periods.
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truce
(wn) | truce
n 1: a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can
discuss peace terms [syn: armistice, cease-fire,
truce] |
truce
(devil) | TRUCE, n. Friendship.
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TRUCE
(bouvier) | TRUCE, intern. law. An agreement between belligerent parties, by which they
mutually engage to forbear all acts of hostility against each other for some
time, the war still continuing. Burlamaqui's N. & P. Law, part 4, c. 11,
Sec. 1.
2. Truces are of several kinds: general, extending to all the
territories and dominions of both parties; and particular, restrained to
particular places; as, for example, by sea, and not by land, &c. Id. part 4,
c. 11, Sec. 5. They are also absolute, indeterminate and general; or limited
and determined to certain things, for example, to bury the dead. Ib. idem.
Vide 1 Kent, Com. 159; Com. Dig. Admiralty, E 8; Bac. Ab.;Prerogative, D 4;
League; Peace; War.
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flag of truce
(encz) | flag of truce, n: |
Flag of truce
(gcide) | Truce \Truce\, n. [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a
truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. tre['o]w
fidelity, faith, troth. See True.]
1. (Mil.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders
of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities,
for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
[1913 Webster]
2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary
cessation; short quiet.
[1913 Webster]
Where he may likeliest find
Truce to his restless thoughts. --Milton.
[1913 Webster]
Flag of truce (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by
one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which
hostilities are suspended.
Truce of God, a suspension of arms promulgated by the
church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages,
putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain
periods.
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Truce
(gcide) | Truce \Truce\, n. [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a
truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. tre['o]w
fidelity, faith, troth. See True.]
1. (Mil.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders
of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities,
for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
[1913 Webster]
2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary
cessation; short quiet.
[1913 Webster]
Where he may likeliest find
Truce to his restless thoughts. --Milton.
[1913 Webster]
Flag of truce (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by
one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which
hostilities are suspended.
Truce of God, a suspension of arms promulgated by the
church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages,
putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain
periods.
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Truce of God
(gcide) | Truce \Truce\, n. [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a
truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. tre['o]w
fidelity, faith, troth. See True.]
1. (Mil.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders
of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities,
for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
[1913 Webster]
2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary
cessation; short quiet.
[1913 Webster]
Where he may likeliest find
Truce to his restless thoughts. --Milton.
[1913 Webster]
Flag of truce (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by
one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which
hostilities are suspended.
Truce of God, a suspension of arms promulgated by the
church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages,
putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain
periods.
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Trucebreaker
(gcide) | Trucebreaker \Truce"break`er\, n.
One who violates a truce, covenant, or engagement.
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Truceless
(gcide) | Truceless \Truce"less\, a.
Without a truce; unforbearing.
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Two minds in one, and each a truceless guest. --H.
Brooke.
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flag of truce
(wn) | flag of truce
n 1: flag consisting of a piece of white cloth that is hoisted
to signal surrender or to ask for a truce [syn: {white
flag}, flag of truce] |
TRUCE
(bouvier) | TRUCE, intern. law. An agreement between belligerent parties, by which they
mutually engage to forbear all acts of hostility against each other for some
time, the war still continuing. Burlamaqui's N. & P. Law, part 4, c. 11,
Sec. 1.
2. Truces are of several kinds: general, extending to all the
territories and dominions of both parties; and particular, restrained to
particular places; as, for example, by sea, and not by land, &c. Id. part 4,
c. 11, Sec. 5. They are also absolute, indeterminate and general; or limited
and determined to certain things, for example, to bury the dead. Ib. idem.
Vide 1 Kent, Com. 159; Com. Dig. Admiralty, E 8; Bac. Ab.;Prerogative, D 4;
League; Peace; War.
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