peace settlement
Conflict resolution agreement
A peace settlement is an agreement that formally ends a war or armed conflict between opposing parties.
It typically addresses terms of surrender, territorial boundaries, reparations, and conditions for lasting peace: The peace settlement required both sides to withdraw troops from the disputed region.
Distinguished from a ceasefire, which merely halts fighting without resolving underlying issues.
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- Camp David Accords1978 peace framework
- power-sharingJointly held governmental authority
- Treaty of Versailles1919 settlement ending WWI
reconciliation · accord · mediation · olive branch · community healing · trust-building · shaking hands · Treaty of Westphalia · Good Friday Agreement · coexistence · war reparations · territorial dispute · arbitration · conflict resolution · white flag · stability · neutral ground · convention
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- ceasefirestruce, armistice, ceasefire line, ceasefire violation, Christmas truce
peace settlementwar
Armed struggle between groups
armed conflict · hostilities · warfare · military conflict · declaration of war
peace settlementdiplomatic failure
Failed negotiation between nations
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