flag of truce
Ceasefire announcement banner
A flag of truce is a white flag displayed to signal a request for negotiation or surrender during conflict.
The bearer approaches enemy lines under its protection to communicate, propose terms, or arrange a ceasefire.
Attacking someone carrying a flag of truce violates the laws of war.
They sent an officer forward under a flag of truce.
- parleyDiscussion between opposing sides
- peace talksFormal conflict-resolution discussions
- olive branchSymbol of reconciliation
- Red CrossInternational emergency relief organization
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
neutral ground · neutral zone · no man's land · diplomatic envoy · safe passage · surrender terms · terms of surrender · Geneva Conventions · rules of war · peace treaty · bearer · ceasefire agreement · emissary · mediator · negotiation table · handshake · lay down arms · prisoner exchange
flag of trucebattle standard
Flag identifying military unit
war flag · declaration of war · battle cry · call to arms · black flag
flag of truceultimatum
Non-negotiable final terms
act of war · casus belli · saber-rattling · show of force · gunboat diplomacy
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